If you think about it, the reasons aren't very surprising
#1 Lucrative deals and contracts
Ad
Matt Riddle is one of WWE's newest and biggest acquisitions
There is a big crossover audience that watches both WWE and UFC. So, if you're an established UFC star or even an MMA star for a smaller promotion, there's a chance that WWE will actively be seeking you out. Therefore, you do not start at the bottom of the pyramid in WWE. You can get a pretty good share of the pie.
Ad
Trending
Moreover, WWE superstars earn a lot through merchandise deals. This is yet source of revenue for many UFC fighters, that they would not have had otherwise. Both of the reasons contribute to many UFC stars making the jump to WWE.
Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more
Both companies are huge and like it or not, provide several opportunities for performers to compete at the highest level. There will be many more crossovers in years to come.
Which WWE superstar do you think, could compete in UFC someday?
×
Feedback
Why did you not like this content?
Was this article helpful?
Thank You for feedback
About the author
Riju Dasgupta
Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.
In addition to everything he does in Sportskeeda, Dasgupta is also the bassist and lyricist for heavy metal bands- Albatross and Primitiv.
Before joining Sportskeeda, Dasgupta was a comedy writer for Star TV, where he scripted lines for the iconic Lola Kutty property, in addition to hit TV shows like Axe Ur Ex & UR Fired. He was also a columnist for Rolling Stone India.
Follow him on Facebook and Twitter, for regular wrestling updates.
'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Trending
