WWE’s new merger was the best option for Vince McMahon: Wrestling Observer Radio

Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales talked about who benefits the most out of the new WWE merger, as well as WWE’s and UFC’s similarities on Wrestling Observer Radio.

On Friday afternoon’s show, Gonzales asked Meltzer if the WWE merger with UFC was beneficial to the stockholders.

“I think the answer is we don’t know what the other bids are,” Meltzer said. “It was the best thing for Vince McMahon. He’s back in power, he’s not going to be replaced unless he wants to. And he’s going to be much richer…he now has 19 percent of UFC, which is even more profitable than WWE. And his company and UFC are going to be more profitable because they’re going to laying people off and cutting expenses.”

Meltzer highlighted that the WWE and UFC have many similarities, just in different realms, noting they underpay talent and are similar in how they earn their revenue. He also mentioned the Saudi Arabia deal, mentioning that it could open the door for UFC to negotiate with the country, but they also have a deal with Abu Dhabi that might prevent a deal from taking place.