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UFC CEO Dana White reveals Vince McMahon Once Blocked them from signing a deal with NBC

Dana White revealed that WWE founder Vince McMahon once blocked the Las Vegas-based fight company from securing a deal with NBC.

Though the pair run two very different enterprises, one focused on sports with the other emphasizing the entertainment side of things, Dana White and Vince McMahon have crossed paths on more than one occasion. During a recent appearance on Triggered, the UFC CEO revealed that the pro wrestling mogul once blocked the promotion from inking a deal with NBC who has had a long-standing relationship with the WWE.

“It’s been an interesting relationship with Vince McMahon.