8 Major Ways MMA Is Influencing WWE
3. Presentation
This point has been most evident in WWE's recent three tournaments: the Cruiserweight Classic, UK Championship Tournament, and Mae Young Classic. The entire presentation of these Network specials has been geared towards a very MMA-influenced style - from brackets and talking head interviews to the referee demanding handshakes and an official arm-raising ceremony before and after each bout.
Although the main roster hasn't yet felt this influence quite as overtly, could it be a matter of time until we see more of this sort of thing?