Conor McGregor breaks silence over WWE and UFC merger

1211     0
Conor McGregor breaks silence over WWE and UFC merger
Conor McGregor breaks silence over WWE and UFC merger

CONOR MCGREGOR has spoken out on a rumoured takeover of WWE by UFC parent company Endeavour.

The legendary MMA fighter was delighted by the news, and congratulated the UFC.

Conor McGregor has broken his silence on a potential takeover of WWE by Endeavour eiqrriekidrzprw
Conor McGregor has broken his silence on a potential takeover of WWE by EndeavourCredit: AFP

He tweeted: "Congrats to the @ufc now worth a cool Proper $12bn. Wow! Endeavor bout to scoop the @WWE now also. Incredible. What a powerhouse!"

Many fans of the Notorious will have also noted the pun he placed in his tweet, with a nod to his Proper Twelve whisky brand.

The label, which he last year sold a majority stake in for $600million, was named after Dublin postal District, number 12, where the fighter grew up.

UFC champion demands to know how Conor McGregor has become so "jacked"UFC champion demands to know how Conor McGregor has become so "jacked"

McGregor also celebrated the news by posting a mock-up of himself with WWE and UFC title belts.

That would see him quote tweeted by WWE's Paul Heyman, who compared him unfavourably with wrestler and former MMA star Brock Lesnar.

Heyman tweeted: ".@TheNotoriousMMA is a @WWERomanReigns wannabe!!!"

But McGregor bit back, responding: "Careful Grampa. I’ll show up and break your jaw in 3 places."

A CNBC report revealed that Endeavour are close to a deal to purchase the WWE.

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

But WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H remained tight-lipped on the prospect of any sale.

Asked if he could comment, Triple H, real name Paul Levesque, said: "Nope." Going on to say he wants to focus on WrestleMania.

As quoted by journalist Alex McCarthy, Triple H later added: "I can promise you, whatever happens here, WWE is going nowhere. We're just getting started."

Sam Street

Wrestling, UFC, MMA, Vince McMahon, Triple H, Dana White, Conor McGregor

Read more similar news:

02.01.2023, 09:49 • Sport
UFC star Paddy Pimblett forces internet troll to quit during gym fight
02.01.2023, 11:20 • Sport
UFC legend Donald Cerrone opens door to fight with YouTuber Jake Paul
02.01.2023, 13:48 • Sport
UFC star Israel Adesanya appears open to trying powerful psychedelic drug
02.01.2023, 15:16 • Sport
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov praised for supporting devastated beaten fighter
02.01.2023, 16:42 • Sport
Jake Paul responds to call-out from "old guy" UFC legend Donald Cerrone
03.01.2023, 07:45 • Sport
Dana White apologises after video shows him slapping wife on New Year's Eve
03.01.2023, 12:05 • Sport
Dana White's wife defends UFC president after he slapped her during altercation
03.01.2023, 14:59 • Sport
Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant wows fans as she holds pistol & poses in suspenders
03.01.2023, 16:25 • Sport
Jake Paul 'tired of beating these old dudes' after call out from ex-UFC star
04.01.2023, 08:23 • Sport
10 New Year's resolutions for UFC stars including Conor McGregor and Jon Jones