WWE and UFC may choose to seek a combined streaming deal after current agreements expire.
Nick Khan told Axios on Monday that the newly created company will seek separate TV rights deals for both its wrestling and MMA properties. However, he wouldn't rule out the idea of a combined streaming deal in the future.
WWE's current streaming deal with NBCUniversal's Peacock expires in 2026 while UFC's deal with ESPN+ expires in 2025.
When asked about a potential combined streaming deal, Khan only responded, "the good folks at NBCU have been tremendous partners to us. So let's see what they have to say."
Khan also wouldn't rule out the potential of layoffs and staffing changes coming out of the WWE/UFC merger.
"We're not sure," Khan said. "An integration team is going to be put into place between both companies in short order, and we'll know — we'll have a lot more in the next week or two."
Khan also noted that WWE will be continuing its relationship with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
"[O]ur relationship with The Kingdom is a terrific partnership for which we're appreciative of, and you know, nothing in terms of anyone else's prior experience will affect that."
"We think that we've delivered the product in the way that the Kingdom wanted it delivered. We have a multiple year agreement with them in place. We're excited to do a show — we'll be back there May 27 for a big premium live event.“
The premium live event Khan is referring to is The King and Queen of the Ring event scheduled to take place in the Jeddah Super Dome next month.
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