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• Logan Paul re-signs with WWE on multi-year contract

  Social media star Logan Paul has re-signed with WWE on a multi-year contract.

  The 28-year-old made his in-ring debut with the promotion at WrestleMania 38 last year, and was on the card for this year's event earlier this month.

  Paul's contract had expired following the conclusion of the company's flagship event, but he has now penned a fresh deal that will ensure future appearances.

  "I feel incredibly blessed to have found something that I'm good at, at 28 years old," he told ESPN.

  "The fact that the organisation believes I'm good enough to continue hopefully building this WWE legacy is mind-blowing. As long as I can keep putting on good shows, I'm going to keep doing this sport."

  Paul came to sporting prominence with a professional boxing bout against fellow online personality KSI and previously fought Floyd Mayweather Jr in an exhibition match in 2021.

• UFC owner Endeavor and WWE set for major merger

  UFC and WWE will merge under one name after the former's parent group Endeavor confirmed they would combine with the latter in a deal worth $21 billion.

  The two promotion companies will form a new, publicly listed organisation which will unite them beneath one banner, with Endeavor set for a 51 per cent controlling interest and existing WWE shareholders at 49 per cent.

  The news comes in the wake of WWE's latest edition of its flagship event, Wrestlemania, and will see a significant shake-up among key personnel at the top.

  Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, who will expand his position while WWE majority owner Vince McMahon becomes executive chairman, believes both organisations can grow from their unification.

  "This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed," he said in a statement.

  "For decades, Vince and his team have demonstrated an incredible track record of innovation and shareholder value creation.

  "We are confident that Endeavor can deliver significant additional value for shareholders by bringing UFC and WWE together."

  McMahon, who stepped down as WWE CEO last year, echoed his colleague's sentiments, adding that he thinks the merger is "without a doubt the best outcome for our shareholders and other stakeholders".

  "Together, we will be a $21-plus billion live sports and entertainment powerhouse with a collective fanbase of more than a billion people and an exciting growth opportunity," he added.

  "I, along with the current WWE management team, look forward to working closely with Ari and the Endeavor and UFC teams to take the businesses to the next level."

  Nick Khan will be president of the WWE brand, while Dana White will continue in his role as UFC president.

• 'Never say never' – Fury ponders WWE future after Clash at the Castle appearance

  Tyson Fury declared "never say never" about joining WWE after playing a starring role at Clash at the Castle in the Cardiff.

  The 34-year-old featured at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, joining in the headline clash between champion Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre.

  Fury left his front-row seat in Cardiff when Austin Theory attempted to cash in his 'money in the bank' contract before downing the 25-year-old.

  Reigns emerged victorious by pinning McIntyre before the pair were greeted in the ring by Fury, who treated the crowd to a rendition of Don McLean's 'American Pie'.

  While Fury waits for a heavyweight unification clash against Oleksandr Usyk, he refused to rule out moving to WWE after his boxing career comes to an end.

  "At the moment I'm a heavyweight world champion, and I have plenty of fights I have to take care of over the next few years," Fury responded when asked about the prospect of joining WWE.

  "But I really, really have a passion for WWE. Never say never."