Is veteran WWE mogul Vince McMahon planning to buy a combat sports promotion?

Vince McMahon, the former CEO of WWE and executive chairman of TKO, is one of the celebrated figures of WWE. The former chief of the Stamford-based promotion served as a promoter, commentator, film producer, and sometimes even stepped into the ring himself.Though McMahon has been one of the celebrated figures of the company, he has landed himself in many controversies, too, including Janel Grant's lawsuit, where he was accused of sexual misconduct, including a coerced sexual relationship, sex trafficking, and repeated sexual assault.Now, the veteran wrestling mogul Vince McMahon has reportedly made a strategic move to step foot into the world of combat sports, after his experience with professional wrestling.Earlier this year, Vince McMahon launched three limited liability companies (LLCs) in Connecticut as part of his latest business venture. The focus of these companies is to explore opportunities in sports, media, and entertainment, marking McMahon’s continued influence in the industry.

Vince McMahon plans to return to combat sports in a bid with BKFC

Veteran wrestling mogul Vince McMahon, best known for building WWE into a global entertainment powerhouse, has reportedly made a strategic move into combat sports, seeking a controlling stake in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

BKFC’s founder and president, David Feldman, provided a statement to the outlet. This information was confirmed after a meeting between the two parties had taken place. Feldman, however, was reportedly unwilling to give up full control of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Besides, according to several executives in combat sports and pro wrestling, the belief is that Vince McMahon will ultimately find himself involved in professional wrestling again.

David Feldman said, “He’s a great guy, his whole team is great, but the timing wasn’t right for us. He’s Vince McMahon–if I were him, I’d want creative control, too. He was awesome, very complimentary, and he was very serious to do business.”Founder David Feldman announced that former UFC champion Conor McGregor and his McGregor Sports & Entertainment company were the new part-owners. Feldman recently spoke with Barrasso and confirmed that he had a meeting with McMahon.

In addition to this, as per ITR Wrestling, McMahon’s non‑compete with TKO Group Holdings, which was formed in late 2023 from WWE and UFC parent Endeavor, expired earlier this year. Following this contract expiration, McMahon appears poised to re‑enter the sports entertainment sphere under his new venture, 14TH & I.Also Read: Kairi Sane offers emotional statement as Liv Morgan suffers serious shoulder injury | WWE News - Times of IndiaIt is to be noted that BKFC launched in 2018, with David Feldman as its founder and President. Moreover, MMA fighter Conor McGregor and his company, McGregor Sports and Entertainment, were announced as part owners of BKFC in 2024.