In an unprecedented collaboration, the WWE and UFC will co-host the upcoming NXT Battleground event at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on June 9. This marks the first time these two industry giants have partnered for an event. NXT, the WWE’s developmental league, will showcase up-and-coming talent in a state-of-the-art facility that has been home to numerous UFC events. The announcement was met with excitement from both WWE and UFC executives, who hailed the partnership as a groundbreaking opportunity.
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WWE’s popular developmental brand, NXT, is set to make history by hosting its Battleground event at the state-of-the-art UFC Apex facility in June. This marks the first time a pro wrestling event will be held at the venue, which opened in 2019.
The collaboration between WWE and UFC signifies a potential partnership between the two organizations, which merged to do business as TKO in September. UFC president Dana White has expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of such events, stating that WWE wrestlers have shown interest in attending UFC events.
A limited number of VIP tickets are available for the NXT Battleground event, offering exclusive perks such as hospitality packages, meet-and-greets, and ringside photo opportunities.