In 2025, Dana White, UFC President, made it plain he did not watch WWE. He stated he dislikes only actual combat. White clarified that although he liked wrestling as a youngster, his emphasis shifted. For their abilities, he still honors the athletes. Logan Paul was commended for being a fantastic wrestler in WWE as well.
Dana White’s words on WWE and Logan Paul
Dana White said, “I’m not a fan. I don’t watch WWE. I’m into fighting man, that’s what I do.” He spoke about this in 2025 when asked about WWE. White praised Logan Paul. He told Logan Paul when he joined WWE, “You’re a hell of an athlete. You’re good.” White said WWE wrestlers are very athletic. He called their shows “impressive.”Still, he repeated that it is not his thing. White said UFC is about real combat. WWE is a scripted show with storylines. He said the work is tough but different. He respects the athletes but does not treat them as sport.
Dana White’s past views on UFC and WWE together
Dana White has spoken on this topic before. In September 2023, UFC and WWE joined under TKO Group Holdings. UFC executive Lawrence Epstein said he wanted UFC and WWE fans to crossover. White strongly disagreed.On September 14, 2023, in New York City, White said, “Some people like WWE. Some people like the UFC. Some people like both. I don’t think there’s ever going to be a day where we turn every UFC fan into a WWE fan or every WWE fan into a UFC fan.” He called Epstein’s statement “one of the dumbest of all time.”Also Read: Sofia Vergara’s Awkward Hug With Canelo Alvarez Goes Viral As His Wife Steps In During Las Vegas Fight NightWhite has stayed consistent. He respects the talent in WWE. But he always points out that UFC is real fighting. WWE is entertainment. Even in 2025, White says his focus is only on the fight game.
