WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels has commented on his upcoming visit to a notable UFC facility.
In the latest showing of synergy between the two companies, WWE will host its NXT Battleground premium live event from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on June 9.
Speaking on the Arash Markazie show, Shawn Michaels has noted that he’s excited to visit the UFC training facility to learn how they do things there, and see what information they can bring back to the WWE Performance Center.
Michaels said:
“I know that we are very excited about going out there, and that is one of the big ‘to do’ lists, to physically get to see it. We have talked a little bit with their folks out there. For someone who came from being a wrestling fan and then went through the territories, that’s how I learned; it is very different now.
“The science that goes behind theirs and ours, and how all that has changed, is truly fascinating. Theirs is different from ours and probably has multi-faceted of science that wouldn’t vie in our line of work, but still fascinating.
“Our team is definitely looking forward to going out there and seeing what we can glean from what it is they do and if there is anything they can get from what we do.
“Everyone is looking advantages in this day and age to make their fighters and performers the best they possibly can. Whatever it is you can do to enhance that, we’re always looking out for the latest and greatest on that.”
TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace will be in action at the WWE event, challenging for Roxanne Perez’ NXT Women’s Championship.
Click here for NXT Battleground match card.
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