Oh boy, here’s a juicy bit of news that’s gonna shake things up. So, get this: WWE and UFC are joining forces. Yeah, you heard that right. They’re throwing an event together. It’s called #NXTBattleground. And guess where? None other than the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 9. It’s gonna be wild. Here’s the link if you wanna dive deeper: [https://t.co/7rcz9QpnjP](https://t.co/7rcz9QpnjP). WWE dropped this bombshell on April 22, 2024. Mind-blowing, right?
Now, onto the nitty-gritty. This is the first time the UFC Apex is playing host to a World Wrestling Entertainment extravaganza. And it’s happening on June 9. Just let that sink in for a moment.
Oh, and there’s this ad popping up. Probably something flashy or whatever. Moving on.
Here’s the scoop from the Las Vegas-based bigwigs. They’re setting the stage for “NXT Battleground” on June 9. Last year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and WWE got cozy under the same roof, thanks to TKO Group Holdings. Talk about a power move.
Shawn Michaels, yeah, THE Heartbreak Kid, now a WWE senior vice president, is all hyped. He’s talking about exploring new frontiers and how thrilled they are to bring Battleground to this top-notch venue. Partnership with UFC and all that jazz.
But wait, there’s a twist. Originally, NXT Battleground was supposed to light up the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. Then, bam, change of plans. Hello, Las Vegas. Why the switch? That’s the million-dollar question. ESPN’s scratching their heads too. And tickets? “Limited NXT Battleground priority passes will soon be available.” That’s all we’ve got.
Don’t worry about any scheduling headaches. The WWE event won’t clash with UFC’s Fight Night on June 8. That’s happening at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. UFC loves hosting its Fight Nights and Dana White’s Contender Series at the Apex. It’s a 130,000 square foot playground for them.
Speaking of which, the UFC’s rolling back into the Apex on Saturday for UFC on ESPN 55. It’s headlined by a flyweight clash between Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez. Should be a good one.
So, there you have it. A bit of a rollercoaster, huh? Wrestling, fighting, unexpected venue changes, and limited tickets. Classic.