Shawn Michaels is excited to visit the UFC setup.
WWE and UFC will continue to work together with NXT Battleground, the first NXT event to be hosted by the UFC Apex. Much like the WWE Performance Center, the UFC has their own training facility that hosts events and allows athletes to train at the UFC Performance Institute.
Appearing on the Arash Markazie show, Shawn Michaels discussed the synergies between the two.
"I know that we are very excited about going out there, and that is one of the big 'to do' lists, to physically get to see it. We have talked a little bit with their folks out there. For someone who came from being a wrestling fan and then went through the territories, that's how I learned; it is very different now. The science that goes behind theirs and ours, and how all that has changed, is truly fascinating. Theirs is different from ours and probably has multi-faceted of science that wouldn't vie in our line of work, but still fascinating. Our team is definitely looking forward to going out there and seeing what we can glean from what it is they do and if there is anything they can get from what we do. Everyone is looking advantages in this day and age to make their fighters and performers the best they possibly can. Whatever it is you can do to enhance that, we're always looking out for the latest and greatest on that," said Michaels.
WWE and UFC officially merged in September 2023 to form TKO.
Fans can check out the lineup for NXT Battleground by clicking here.
Fightful will have coverage of the show on June 9.
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