At the WWE NXT Battleground 2024 event held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, June 9, several notable UFC stars made appearances, adding to the excitement of the evening.

Among the esteemed guests were UFC Hall of Fame legend and former Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill, former UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno, as well as Khalil Rountree and Merab Dvalishvili.

Not only did these UFC stars grace the crowd with their presence, but some also had memorable moments captured on camera. Forrest Griffin was seen backstage in a digital exclusive with WWE Hall of Fame legend and WWE NXT executive Shawn Michaels, showcasing a meeting of two legends.

Jamahal Hill, in addition to his appearance in the crowd, was also featured training in the ring with Shayna Baszler, providing a unique glimpse into the crossover between MMA and professional wrestling.

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The presence of these UFC stars added an extra layer of excitement to an already thrilling event.

What are your thoughts on the presence of notable UFC stars at the WWE NXT Battleground 2024 event? Did their appearances add to the excitement of the evening for you, or do you think it’s more of a distraction from the wrestling action? Share your opinions on the crossover between MMA and professional wrestling and how it enhances the overall experience of combat sports events.

Steve Carrier

Steve is the Founder of RingsideNews. He has been writing about professional wrestling since 1996. He first got into website development at the time and has been focusing on bringing his readers the best professional wrestling news at it's highest quality.

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