The WWE vs. UFC Supercard that TKO Would Love to Host in 2025

When WWE and UFC merged under the leadership of the Endeavour Group, the crossover appeal was an instant talking point for both the exited mainstream media and the skeptical fanbases. To date, the combination has featured promotional moments, schedule synchronization, and possible operations moves, but a WWE vs. UFC Supercard has not actually been discussed. If the company decides to change that in 2025, it would need to be in a major city that would appeal to both companies. An international location like Rome, Italy, is ideal. With a presumably solid build and international media paying close attention, balancing the card becomes a top priority to give all fans a night to remember.

WWE Championship Match Cody Rhodes vs Chael Sonnen with Special Guest Commentator Ariel Helwani (feat Dustin Poirier)

The WWE vs. UFC supercar will need to have title matches and exhibitions that appeal to both sets of fans simultaneously. To start hot, UFC legend Chael Sonnen can come out of retirement. His big return won't be for an MMA bout; his last fight was over a decade ago. Instead, the "American Gangster" will go one-on-one with the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the wrestling promotions world title. They presented themselves throughout their career as almost mirror images. When a squeaky clean all-American boy, the other an American first trash talker. Both men can work a microphone, too, so the build should be great even without coming to blows.

The WWE isn't likely to hand Sonnen their top title, although stranger things have happened. To cover for that, using some of Chael's real-life beef with WWE booster and MMA pundit Ariel Helwani. If Helwani inserts himself into the feud and becomes a guest on commentary (which would feature The Voice of WWE, Michael Cole, and MMA mouthpiece Joe Rogan), that could be enough to distract Sonnen. Also, getting Dustin Poirier involved, perhaps to defend Helwani or to stop Sonnen from taking a shortcut in the more "relaxed" environment of a WWE match, could give UFC fans some cover for their retired icon losing to a pro wrestler.

CM Punk vs Mickey Gall (UFC Cage Match)

In the UFC and WWE, history and heat are usually closely connected. If you have a past, then it just means more to face off in the present. Likewise, the show needs some UFC official cage fights. MMA fans won't care to watch a totally scripted spectacle. So, the first MMA match of the evening will be one with heat and history—a three-round exhibition between CM Punk and Mickey Gall. Gall beat Punk pretty soundly during his UFC run and is still a ranked fighter with the promotion. Punk has been one of the most popular acts in wrestling since returning to WWE, and a lot of his current stories are about his past grievances that are finally being aired.

Unlike a WWE match, the winner will be decided by the men involved. The smart money, though, is on a Gall win. Punk's last outing ended in submission 2 minutes into the first round, so even if he can take his rival to the end, it would be a far more impressive story. If he managed to pull out a victory, more power to him. The very probable scenario of the UFC victory in that fight should placate fight fans who are angry that Sonnen didn't dominate in the opener.

Kayla Harrison vs Bianca Belair

The hardest match to book is between two of the top "rising" stars and pure athletes in their respective sports, Kayla Harrison and Bianca Belair. Harrison is ESPN's Women Fighter of the Year. She is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist, the only woman to do so in Judo in American history. Her instant success since joining the UFC has her on the fast track to some serious accolades, provided she can keep to her current trajectory. Bianca Belair had a similar rise in prominence in WWE, and she was an All-American athlete and fitness competitor before wrestling.

It is challenging to pick a winner for this match, assuming it is a scripted fight. On the one hand, Bianca is a wrestler and can play a character, while Harrison might not. On the other hand, Harrison is a new star. Ultimately, it makes far more sense for Harrison to win. There is very little shame in losing a competitive match to an incredible athlete. Bianca's power will still be on full display. Likewise, it boosts Harrison's profile considerably and may give the gold medalist the wrestling bug when her career in the cage comes to a close.

The Street Profits and Sean Strickland vs. AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and Jose Aldo

It can't be a WWE vs. UFC Supercard; the two need to play nice, at least a little bit. A fun tag team exhibition that gets fans going is the perfect spot for the two worlds to mix and match. On the face side, you have a team of veterans. Legends like Randy Orton and AJ Styles continue to compete at a high level, even with incredibly long wrestling careers. UFC icon Jose Aldo, undefeated from 2005 to 2015, debuted over twenty years ago in 2004. He is a no-nonsense fighter, a predator in the ring, and the inaugural UFC featherweight champion. The profile for all three stars is a near match.

You need younger stars opposite the legends —let's call them opinions. For WWE, the Street Profits could be that team. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins have teetered for quite some time. While their alignment is unclear, the duo has taken to social media to complain about their spot. On the UFC side, Sean Strickland has what can charitably be described as the biggest mouth on the planet. If the Profits aren't full heels, Sean Strickland is absolutely one in real life. Picking a winner would be down to preference, and as an advocate for women in life and wrestling, we give the nod to Aldo, Styles, and Orton.  

Amanda Nunes vs. Shayna Basler (UFC Cage Match)

The second of the UFC three-round fights will pit a retired MMA fighter and UFC legend against a WWE talent with her own credentials in the sport. Putting any WWE star in a cage with a current UFC fighter is almost certainly ending in a loss, even the experienced ones. Shayna Baszler has a record of 26-11 in MMA but is 0-2 in UFC competition. Her last UFC fight, a loss in 2015, was against Amanda Nunes. Nunes has been out of the sport for a year or so now. Although she is one of the most extraordinary women in the history of the sport, she hasn't been preparing. If she and Baszler run back their match, it may even be competitive.

While unlikely, the idea that a retired Nunes would be a better matchup for active wrestler Shayna Baszler is sound. Like CM Punk, Baszler's loss was quick and decisive. If she comes back around to have a better showing, even a loss, it could be a point of pride. Also, if the rumors that Kayla Harrison is angling for a Nunes return fight are true, warming up with Baszler on the same show that Harrison gets her first WWE win could start the build to the Harrison and Nunes event.

Ronda Rousey vs Becky Lynch vs Holly Holm

Ronda Rousey made history as part of the first-ever women's main event at WrestleMania. She lost that match to Becky Lynch, but it never would have happened without Rousey. That match solidified Becky Lynch's legend. Holly Holm is a striker and a brawler, similar to Becky. She also launched a decades-long career in UFC with a shocking win against then-Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey. Holm and Lynch are both considered icons of their sport and had career highlights thanks to Ronda Rousey. Rousey, the only woman to hold a world title in UFC and WWE, is retired but loves to be the star.

The match would be about Ronda, which is how TKO gets her to return, along with a lot of money. She can avenge not one but two losses in a single night. No matter who Rousey taps out, and she will tap them out, all parties go home happy. WWE and UFC can claim her as one of their own, and the baddest woman on the planet gets her wins back to set up a possible return to either company if she is so inclined.

BMF Title Match: Logan Paul vs Max Holloway (UFC Cagematch)

The wrestlers can't be the only ones to put up some gold for a WWE vs. UFC Supercard. Now, the WWE does not utilize weight to determine classes, and the UFC mostly does. One title, the BMF Championship, doesn't explicitly come with a weight class attached to it, though. That belt seems tailor-made for a moment like this, as does its current champion, Max Holloway. Holloway is one of the more subdued talkers in the UFC. He also uses a "pressure fighter" style that incorporates a lot of stunning boxing and Muay Thai. WWE has a former champion with a boxing pedigree in Logan Paul.

Logan Paul, being the loudmouth against a focused Holloway, tells the most straightforward story. Paul is 200 pounds, Holloway is 155. The fifty-pound difference is a lot, but if the two can meet somewhere in the middle, then the primarily symbolic BMF belt can jump to a Welterweight fight with Logan at 176 and Max at 160, making him only the second fighter after Connor McGregor in the UFC to compete as a Welterweight, Lightweight, and Featherweight. Holloway is almost certainly going to win, but if he doesn't, an entrepreneur like Dana White can probably find a way to use the Paul brand to sell future tickets in the UFC.

Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman vs. Jon Jones with Dana White

The top stars of the modern era in their respective promotions, Jon Jones and Roman Reigns are the clear main events for a WWE vs. UFC Supercard event. Both are strong fighters and gifted athletes, often described as the greatest of all time. While Reign is not the heavyweight champion anymore, his run at the top of WWE for 1316 days is the longest run in decades for the promotion. Both guys represent their company well, and Dana White cutting promos for UFC against a WWE-backing Paul Heyman would be awesome each week on Raw or Smackdown.

The match can't end in anything but a draw or disqualification. Neither company will let their blockbuster star lose. Luckily, wherever Roman goes, a mile-long trail of controversy follows. Solo, Jacob, and the Tongan Brothers can get involved, only for The Uso's and Sami Zayn to pull up and make the save. Tama Tonga gets a hit on Reigns, and Tonga Loa gets one on Jones. This organized assault ends the match in a no-contest. After everyone but Tama Tonga is chased away by the cavalry, Roman Reign's hit's Tama with a Superman punch. Jones finishes the night with a (hopefully) worked shot to knock out his assailant before Heyman and White facilitate a handshake to end the show.

Predicting results of a WWE vs UFC Supercard

The nature of UFC fights makes them unpredictable. Likewise, neither company wants to look bad in front of its fans. If the UFC fights all favor the UFC fighters, then the show is relatively balanced. Even if all the UFC cage fights end in a shocking win for the WWE stars, the show would still strike a good balance. To stall for time, especially if the cage fights run short, The companies can have talking heads like McGregor, Ken Shamrock, and Rey Mysterio make appearances to discuss the matches and the show overall while promoting their brands. It would keep up a lot of the WWE pageantry with the unpredictability of the UFC, which is probably a winning combination.