Last year saw theintegration of WWE and UFC into the TKO umbrella, marking a significant shift in the landscape of sports entertainment. In light of WWE and UFCs partnership, UFC fighter Tom Aspinall shared the ring with Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER at a recent WWE live event.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, three world champions were in the spotlight during WWEs live event in Manchester, England. The event featured Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, and a surprise appearance from UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall.
Aspinall, the UFCs interim heavyweight champ following Jon Bones Jones, made his way into the ring during a segment involving Rhodes and GUNTHER. This appearance added excitement to the lead-up for the much-anticipated champion vs. champion match between Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Even UFC fighter Oban Elliott made an appearance at the Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event earlier this year. Nonetheless, fans always love seeing WWE and UFC stars appearing in a ring together and thats all that matters.
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