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The news of Brock Lesnar returning to UFC for a "one-off" fight has sent the MMA and professional wrestling world into a frenzy, but many are now asking what's the payoff for WWE? - After all, it's rare that Vince McMahon would effectively loan one of his biggest draws to a competitor, even if niether side is openly admitting they work in direct competition with a sizable crossover audience.
According to Forbes, WWE is hoping that by allowing Lesnar to compete at UFC 200 (and perhaps beyond) will open the doors for some things in return from UFC. WWE is looking for two things.
Firstly, WWE hope for some SummerSlam promotion by UFC and also UFC stars to appear at the WWE's biggest event of the summer. The latter of the two almost seems like a certainty as part of any deal for UFC to utltize Lesnar and many within WWE hope Ronda Rousey will make her return to the company after her appearance at WrestleMania 31. There is
There is talk of having her at ‘WrestleMania 33′ in Orlando, Florida for a match, which this time last year seemed like a mere dream but with Lesnar on the table as leverage WWE has it all to play for.
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