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Post by 1992 on Nov 25, 2009 22:20:35 GMT -5
We’ve received more details on a potential role that Shane McMahon may have with UFC if he chooses to sign with the company. Shane McMahon has made a name for himself in WWE by helping WWE gain more brand exposure, specifically in the merchandise area, and then increasing that brand internationally in places like the United Kingdon, Germany, and other parts of Europe. The UFC is seeking to expand its brand in a similar way that the WWE has expanded. For example, UFC does not have any t-shirts or other merchandise that you are able to purchase in stores like Wal-Mart or Target, where the WWE has a solid pressence. Essentially, Shane McMahon would be brought into the company to kickstart the UFC consumer market. The two sides are currently in discussions over money. The UFC would prefer to have Shane be an employee of the UFC, but Shane is more interested in owning a stake in the UFC. We’ll keep you updated on any developments that may occur. nodq.com/ufc/261195269.shtml |
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Post by Bob Sapp on Nov 25, 2009 22:21:44 GMT -5
Even reading this, I honestly don't see how he can benefit the company.
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Post by 1992 on Nov 25, 2009 22:24:58 GMT -5
I personally wouldn't mind being able to buy an MMA affiliated shirt, hat, or jacket at Wal-Mart or Target besides Tapout myself.
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Post by NYdream™ on Nov 25, 2009 22:40:08 GMT -5
This could help UFC out alot in terms of merchandising but not in terms of making the sport bigger as a whole. But i could benifit it just not greatly like WWE. I wonder what vince thinks of this...
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Nov 25, 2009 22:47:18 GMT -5
UFC already sells in JC Penny?
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Post by Sandy on Nov 25, 2009 22:49:59 GMT -5
I just don't understand what he would bring to the company. I think the UFC is doing just fine without him. I guess he could be beneficial...I just don't see why he left the WWE anyways..
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Post by PrideFcF on Nov 25, 2009 22:55:33 GMT -5
The UFC is on the right track if they try to just make him a regular employee. I'm not big on conspiracy crap, but it just wouldn't sit right letting him own any part of the part of the company just yet.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Nov 26, 2009 5:13:28 GMT -5
Even being a long-time wrestling fan, I would absolutely hate to see a McMahon own any part of the UFC, even if it's a small piece. I think the UFC are doing just fine without him.
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Post by PdW2kX on Nov 26, 2009 8:20:39 GMT -5
Dana White has gone on record many, many times that the chance of anyone else besides him and the Fertittas owning a share of the company would be the closest thing to a miracle since...well, it'd set a new standard for miracle. He even went out of his way after one interview that said he would be willing to sell a piece to point out that he only said that to stop the interviewer from hounding him on the subject.
As others have said, I'm not a conspiracy theorist, and if Shane McMahon of all people can further the UFC brand by opening it up to new markets, then I'm all for it. But I don't see how he could open any roads that the UFC couldn't eventually open themselves without him.
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Post by tibbo on Nov 26, 2009 11:22:43 GMT -5
Shane McMahon has made a name for himself in WWE by helping WWE gain more brand exposure Erm no....he made a name for himself by being Vince's son. If it wasn't for that, I am sure he would have had to have done a lot of 'sucking up' to Pat Patterson to get where he is today  |
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Post by STING on Nov 30, 2009 0:34:33 GMT -5
Surely someone else out there can see what is happening here. I firmly believe this is a behind the scenes unofficial "story-line." Shane "pretends" to leave the WWE, make negotiations to purchase a part of UFC, then eventually owns a larger share. Then after he owns most of it overtime, comes back in WWE, la-la....WWE, will then own UFC.
Since, the UFC has been beating WWE with their pay-per-views and gaining popularity, they are actually WWE's biggest competition right now. And because Vince knows he can't buy the UFC from the front door, he is sending Shane in from the back. When you think about it, this is a very smart move. However, a very deceitful move.
Vince knows he cant buy it like he did ECW and WCW, so this is his plans. This may not happen anytime soon, but it will be as soon as Shane can convince them to sell a portion of the company.
Did you really think Shane and his Dad are going to "part ways?" This could be one of the most dirty deals of all time. And I can see this as plan as day happening. UFC, is WWE's competition and Vince is dying to get his hands on it and with a brilliant underhanded deal like this, he will own it eventually.
I hope it doesnt happen. I am surprised though, that no one else has figured this whole thing out. When you look at wrestling and all the "Andy Kaufman" moments, it all truely makes perfect sense.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Nov 30, 2009 0:43:32 GMT -5
Surely someone else out there can see what is happening here. I firmly believe this is a behind the scenes unofficial "story-line." Shane "pretends" to leave the WWE, make negotiations to purchase a part of UFC, then eventually owns a larger share. Then after he owns most of it overtime, comes back in WWE, la-la....WWE, will then own UFC. Since, the UFC has been beating WWE with their pay-per-views and gaining popularity, they are actually WWE's biggest competition right now. And because Vince knows he can't buy the UFC from the front door, he is sending Shane in from the back. When you think about it, this is a very smart move. However, a very deceitful move. Vince knows he cant buy it like he did ECW and WCW, so this is his plans. This may not happen anytime soon, but it will be as soon as Shane can convince them to sell a portion of the company. Did you really think Shane and his Dad are going to "part ways?" This could be one of the most dirty deals of all time. And I can see this as plan as day happening. UFC, is WWE's competition and Vince is dying to get his hands on it and with a brilliant underhanded deal like this, he will own it eventually. I hope it doesnt happen. I am surprised though, that no one else has figured this whole thing out. When you look at wrestling and all the "Andy Kaufman" moments, it all truely makes perfect sense. Except this is real Life...... The most that could happen is Shane gives Vince advice on what their demographic is into. |
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Post by STING on Nov 30, 2009 0:46:45 GMT -5
Surely someone else out there can see what is happening here. I firmly believe this is a behind the scenes unofficial "story-line." Shane "pretends" to leave the WWE, make negotiations to purchase a part of UFC, then eventually owns a larger share. Then after he owns most of it overtime, comes back in WWE, la-la....WWE, will then own UFC. Since, the UFC has been beating WWE with their pay-per-views and gaining popularity, they are actually WWE's biggest competition right now. And because Vince knows he can't buy the UFC from the front door, he is sending Shane in from the back. When you think about it, this is a very smart move. However, a very deceitful move. Vince knows he cant buy it like he did ECW and WCW, so this is his plans. This may not happen anytime soon, but it will be as soon as Shane can convince them to sell a portion of the company. Did you really think Shane and his Dad are going to "part ways?" This could be one of the most dirty deals of all time. And I can see this as plan as day happening. UFC, is WWE's competition and Vince is dying to get his hands on it and with a brilliant underhanded deal like this, he will own it eventually. I hope it doesnt happen. I am surprised though, that no one else has figured this whole thing out. When you look at wrestling and all the "Andy Kaufman" moments, it all truely makes perfect sense. Except this is real Life...... The most that could happen is Shane gives Vince advice on what their demographic is into. When someone buys a company, that is real life. |
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Post by Swarm on Nov 30, 2009 0:54:32 GMT -5
Surely someone else out there can see what is happening here. I firmly believe this is a behind the scenes unofficial "story-line." Shane "pretends" to leave the WWE, make negotiations to purchase a part of UFC, then eventually owns a larger share. Then after he owns most of it overtime, comes back in WWE, la-la....WWE, will then own UFC. Since, the UFC has been beating WWE with their pay-per-views and gaining popularity, they are actually WWE's biggest competition right now. And because Vince knows he can't buy the UFC from the front door, he is sending Shane in from the back. When you think about it, this is a very smart move. However, a very deceitful move. Vince knows he cant buy it like he did ECW and WCW, so this is his plans. This may not happen anytime soon, but it will be as soon as Shane can convince them to sell a portion of the company. Did you really think Shane and his Dad are going to "part ways?" This could be one of the most dirty deals of all time. And I can see this as plan as day happening. UFC, is WWE's competition and Vince is dying to get his hands on it and with a brilliant underhanded deal like this, he will own it eventually. I hope it doesnt happen. I am surprised though, that no one else has figured this whole thing out. When you look at wrestling and all the "Andy Kaufman" moments, it all truely makes perfect sense. Oh no!  |
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Post by ville on Nov 30, 2009 0:56:14 GMT -5
Except this is real Life...... The most that could happen is Shane gives Vince advice on what their demographic is into. When someone buys a company, that is real life. Not with a WWE type story line though. |
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Post by Kliquid on Nov 30, 2009 0:56:25 GMT -5
Oh no! +1 million |
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Nov 30, 2009 0:58:34 GMT -5
Except this is real Life...... The most that could happen is Shane gives Vince advice on what their demographic is into. When someone buys a company, that is real life. He was able to buy those companies because they were financially ruined. The UFC is very very far from that. |
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Post by NYdream™ on Nov 30, 2009 1:05:58 GMT -5
Except this is real Life...... The most that could happen is Shane gives Vince advice on what their demographic is into. When someone buys a company, that is real life. UFC wont sell any part of it. Dana owns like a whole 10% if that and the Fretittas own the other like 90% If their own President owns 10% a guy helping with merchandising from wwe wont own anything... |
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Post by Bob Sapp on Nov 30, 2009 1:11:15 GMT -5
Surely someone else out there can see what is happening here. I firmly believe this is a behind the scenes unofficial "story-line." Shane "pretends" to leave the WWE, make negotiations to purchase a part of UFC, then eventually owns a larger share. Then after he owns most of it overtime, comes back in WWE, la-la....WWE, will then own UFC. Since, the UFC has been beating WWE with their pay-per-views and gaining popularity, they are actually WWE's biggest competition right now. And because Vince knows he can't buy the UFC from the front door, he is sending Shane in from the back. When you think about it, this is a very smart move. However, a very deceitful move. Vince knows he cant buy it like he did ECW and WCW, so this is his plans. This may not happen anytime soon, but it will be as soon as Shane can convince them to sell a portion of the company. Did you really think Shane and his Dad are going to "part ways?" This could be one of the most dirty deals of all time. And I can see this as plan as day happening. UFC, is WWE's competition and Vince is dying to get his hands on it and with a brilliant underhanded deal like this, he will own it eventually. I hope it doesnt happen. I am surprised though, that no one else has figured this whole thing out. When you look at wrestling and all the "Andy Kaufman" moments, it all truely makes perfect sense. Hahaha, grow up. |
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Post by STING on Nov 30, 2009 1:25:56 GMT -5
Surely someone else out there can see what is happening here. I firmly believe this is a behind the scenes unofficial "story-line." Shane "pretends" to leave the WWE, make negotiations to purchase a part of UFC, then eventually owns a larger share. Then after he owns most of it overtime, comes back in WWE, la-la....WWE, will then own UFC. Since, the UFC has been beating WWE with their pay-per-views and gaining popularity, they are actually WWE's biggest competition right now. And because Vince knows he can't buy the UFC from the front door, he is sending Shane in from the back. When you think about it, this is a very smart move. However, a very deceitful move. Vince knows he cant buy it like he did ECW and WCW, so this is his plans. This may not happen anytime soon, but it will be as soon as Shane can convince them to sell a portion of the company. Did you really think Shane and his Dad are going to "part ways?" This could be one of the most dirty deals of all time. And I can see this as plan as day happening. UFC, is WWE's competition and Vince is dying to get his hands on it and with a brilliant underhanded deal like this, he will own it eventually. I hope it doesnt happen. I am surprised though, that no one else has figured this whole thing out. When you look at wrestling and all the "Andy Kaufman" moments, it all truely makes perfect sense. Hahaha, grow up. Yeah, that's funny. I am 35 and been around wrestling for too long. All I can say, is let's just watch and see. |
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