8 Most Valuable Assets WWE Could Take From A Deal With Impact Wrestling

3. Universal Coverage

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Universal Studios Florida has quite the history with professional wrestling.

Before TNA made it home with the Impact Zone, Eric Bischoff transformed the narrative in advertising and exec meetings by having his pitchmen promote Hulk Hogan in a glistening Orlando soundstage instead of Arn Anderson inside a poorly-attended venue masked with cigarette smoke rather than wrestling smoke and mirrors.

WWE could do even more with the relationship than just tape a freebie show, too.

Universal Studios is full-to-bursting with rides and attractions that could easily be adapted to include the WWE branding. Giant wrestling ring soft-plays or pay-per-view themed rollercoasters would fit perfectly alongside the various Marvel-based acts that are as over-exposed as the cinematic universe itself.

Islands Of Adventure is split into entire sections based on television and cinema - the thought of Vince McMahon's gurning mug as Jurassic Park faces the bulldozers to make way for a Roman Reigns ride is justification enough to see yet another of his mad power trips come to fruition.

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Michael is a writer, editor, podcaster and presenter for WhatCulture Wrestling, and has been with the organisation nearly 8 years. He primarily produces written, audio and video content on WWE and AEW, but also provides knowledge and insights on all aspects of the wrestling industry thanks to a passion for it dating back over 35 years. As one third of "The Dadley Boyz" Michael has contributed to the huge rise in popularity of the WhatCulture Wrestling Podcast and its accompanying YouTube channel, earning it top spot in the UK's wrestling podcast charts with well over 62,000,000 total downloads. He has been featured as a wrestling analyst for the Tampa Bay Times, GRAPPL, GCP, Poisonrana and Sports Guys Talking Wrestling, and has covered milestone events in New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, London and Cardiff. Michael's background in media stretches beyond wrestling coverage, with a degree in Journalism from the University Of Sunderland (2:1) and a series of published articles in sports, music and culture magazines The Crack, A Love Supreme and Pilot. When not offering his voice up for daily wrestling podcasts, he can be found losing it singing far too loud watching his favourite bands play live. Follow him on X/Twitter - @MichaelHamflett