The Rock comments on the upcoming WWE sale.
Following Wrestling 39, WWE announced they would be entering into a transaction agreement with Endeavor, creating a merger with UFC to form a new publicly traded company that would take shape by the end of the year.
The Rock, who has done work for WWE and UFC, appeared on CNBC's Squawk on the Street to weigh in on the sale.
"There have been some big deals in the wrestling space, yes. I just connected with Vince the other day," he said.
When asked how he sees the partnership between Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel going, The Rock said, "I see smooth sailing. They've known each other for a very long time. We all have, as a matter of fact, and I see smooth sailing with this. This has been a long time coming. Think about where Vince started. I often talk about my seven bucks moment, how I had seven bucks in my pocket when I was cut from the Canadian Football League. Vince had his seven bucks moment as well when he leveraged every dollar he had for the very first WrestleMania. Years later, he creates this merger with Ari that is in the billions of dollars. I see, when I say smooth sailing, these guys are adamant on creating an incredible conglomerate that is going to entertain the masses. Between WWE, UFC, Bullriding, and probably other things that are coming down the pipe, I'm excited about this merger."
It is unknown if or when The Rock will return to WWE television. His daughter Ava Raine (Simone Johnson) is currently signed to NXT.
Fans can find Ari's comments on the sale by clicking here.
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