Trump’s UFC 309 appearance wasn’t just a night at the fights—it was a MAGA victory lap and symbolic coronation with the loyal base that helped put him in the White House.
Curious why you leave the UFC ownership out of the story entirely? They were avowedly anti-political under Zuffa. As soon as Ari Emanuel and Endeavor bought the promotion they encouraged (ordered?) Dana White to publicly associate the promotion with Trump.
Why do you not find this relevant to your discussion?
From my perspective you're talking about the kayfabe happening in the pro wrestling arena while ignoring the backstage movers that determine the course of the action.
It isn't mentioned in this article because that isn't the point of this article, which is about Trump's symbolic victory lap at UFC 309.
I have mentioned Ari numerous times and dedicate a good portion of the audio series I did on UFC-Trump alliance on Ari. I plan on writing about him again in a dedicated piece.
Also I was wrong about the Dana - Trump endorsement happening after the Endeavor buy out. Dana endorsed Trump in Dec, 2015. Six months before Endeavor bought the UFC
Good observations
Thank you!
Curious why you leave the UFC ownership out of the story entirely? They were avowedly anti-political under Zuffa. As soon as Ari Emanuel and Endeavor bought the promotion they encouraged (ordered?) Dana White to publicly associate the promotion with Trump.
Why do you not find this relevant to your discussion?
From my perspective you're talking about the kayfabe happening in the pro wrestling arena while ignoring the backstage movers that determine the course of the action.
It isn't mentioned in this article because that isn't the point of this article, which is about Trump's symbolic victory lap at UFC 309.
I have mentioned Ari numerous times and dedicate a good portion of the audio series I did on UFC-Trump alliance on Ari. I plan on writing about him again in a dedicated piece.
Also I was wrong about the Dana - Trump endorsement happening after the Endeavor buy out. Dana endorsed Trump in Dec, 2015. Six months before Endeavor bought the UFC
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