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WWE explores hosting an event at the White House following UFC's success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

WWE explores hosting an event at the White House following UFC's success
Summary

WWE is reportedly considering the possibility of staging a wrestling event at the White House, encouraged by the success of UFC Freedom 250. The event, which aired on Paramount+, achieved a record audience of 17 million viewers, though it did not match Super Bowl viewing figures. TKO Group Holdings, which owns both UFC and WWE, is looking to build on this momentum. WWE officials were impressed with the UFC event and are now discussing a similar venture. Collaboration with President Donald Trump may facilitate this effort, as Trump's past involvement with WWE includes a notable match against Vince McMahon.

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  • •WWE in talks to host a wrestling event at the White House
  • •UFC Freedom 250 drew 17 million viewers on Paramount+
  • •TKO Group Holdings owns both UFC and WWE
  • •Trump has a history of collaboration with WWE and UFC
  • •No specific plans announced for the WWE event yet
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UFC Freedom 250 may not be the last event that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) looks to host on the White House South Lawn TKO, which owns both Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) all under the same roof, just saw UFC Freedom 250 play out live on Paramount+ from the actual […]

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