WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H Planning to Make WWE Look Like UFC

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WWE is reportedly planning to bring in more money to the promotion by taking a leaf out of the UFC's books and monetizing their ring assets.

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While Applebee’s sponsored the Rumble countdown clock, Mountain Dew sponsored the "Pitch Black" match between Bray Wyatt and LA Knight.

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WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H Planning to Make WWE Look Like UFC

WWE is reportedly planning to bring in more money to the promotion by taking a leaf out of the UFC's books and monetizing their ring assets.

While Applebee’s sponsored the Rumble countdown clock, Mountain Dew sponsored the "Pitch Black" match between Bray Wyatt and LA Knight.

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