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UFC Prospect Bo Nickal Claims Fighting a WWE Superstar Is “Easy Money”

Published 04/03/2023, 8:41 AM EDT

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WWE is one of the biggest platforms of entertainment in the world. The world’s premier wrestling promotion is now set to be sold to Ari Emanuel‘s Endeavor Group, which also owns the UFC. This news has raised a lot of eyebrows on social media as questions have been bumped regarding the possible match between UFC and WWE stars. Recent octagon debutante Bo Nickal seems to have an interest in that idea.

Bo Nickal made a winning start to his UFC career after defeating Jamie Pickett at UFC 285 via submission. His win brought a lot of controversy due to an illegal strike in the groin. But those speculations have died down. Bo Nickal now reacted to the news of UFC and WWE coming together.

Bo Nickal shows interest in fighting WWE wrestlers

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After the news came out regarding a possible merger of UFC and WWE, a Twitter page by the username betrcombat’ tagged Bo Nickal and asked him which WWE superstar he would like to call out first. The rising UFC star was quick to respond and wrote: “I want them all. Easy money.”

Nickal believes it will be easy to fight any of the WWE superstars and would earn a great payday if he were pitted against one of them. It is doubtful that such crossovers could ever take place considering the nature of both sports.

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But if there is a lot of money in it, then we can’t rule out the possibility of a clash between an MMA fighter and a wrestler.

Details on WWE’s merger with UFC

According to various sources, WWE’s sale to the Endeavor group could take place as so next week. It will culminate in the UFC and WWE becoming a single publicly traded company. According to the reports of the sale, there would be a 51% stake for the Endeavor Group and a 49% stake for the shareholders of the wrestling promotion.

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Sources also claim that Ari Emanuel would serve as the Chief Executive Officer of both Endeavor and the new company. Vince McMahon will continue to serve as the executive chairman of the WWE, alongside Mark Shapiro. While WWE CEO Nick Khan will transition to the role of the president of the wrestling side of things.

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This is a huge deal for the sports industry, as two of the biggest fight promotions are coming together to create endless possibilities. Even notable UFC stars like Conor McGregor also expressed his excitement over the news of Endeavor acquiring WWE. We will have to wait and see what follows.

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Himanga Mahanta is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. He has a passion for combat sports and a deep understanding of the intricacies of MMA. With his expertise and extensive knowledge, Himanga provides in-depth coverage of UFC events and fighters, bringing his readers closer to the action and the athletes they admire.
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