TKO is a newly merged company that combines the UFC and WWE under one umbrella. The merger was officially announced on September 12, 2023, after an 18-month integration of the two companies. TKO aims to grow beyond fighting and will begin hunting for more live sports-related acquisitions. As of September 21, 2023, TKO has locked down its first major broadcast rights deal for WWE, with several more deals coming over the horizon.