Vince McMahon Tried To Buy Controlling Stake In Combat Sports Promotion

Despite resigning from TKO Group Holdings amidst a major civil lawsuit, it appears Vince McMahon is exploring avenues for a return to the combat sports and entertainment industry.

According to a new report from Justin Barrasso of Undisputed, McMahon recently attempted to purchase a controlling interest in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). While the deal ultimately did not go through, BKFC President David Feldman confirmed that a meeting took place and that McMahon expressed serious intentions to move forward.

โ€œHeโ€™s Vince McMahon โ€” if I were him, Iโ€™d want creative control, too,โ€ Feldman said. โ€œHe was awesome, very complimentary, and he was very serious to do business.โ€

The move adds fuel to growing speculation that McMahon, now legally free to pursue new ventures following the expiration of his non-compete clause with TKO, is looking to re-enter the world of professional wrestling or combat sports in some capacity.

As PWMania.com previously reported, McMahon has formed a new company with a team of former WWE executives, laying the groundwork for what could be a rival or adjacent venture to WWE.

Still, McMahonโ€™s path back to the spotlight is far from straightforward. He remains at the center of a high-profile civil lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, which includes serious allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking. These accusations โ€” and the broader legal implications โ€” may serve as a major obstacle for any mainstream return.

Eric Bischoff had previously mentioned McMahon meeting with a BKFC representative, and now it seems those reports have been confirmed.

Whether McMahon can orchestrate a successful comeback remains to be seen, but his latest moves make one thing clear โ€” he isnโ€™t planning to stay sidelined for long.