In a riveting update to an ongoing social media saga, Elon Musk recently announced that his cage match against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be live-streamed on his Twitter platform, currently undergoing a rebrand to 'X'. This revelation was made through an early morning tweet, where Musk added that the event's proceeds would be channeled to charity for veterans.
Twitter's CEO, Linda Yaccarino, quickly jumped on the bandwagon by reposting Musk's tweet, playfully suggesting she's clearing her schedule for the event. Conversely, Zuckerberg has maintained radio silence on his platforms, Threads and Instagram, with no immediate response to Musk's announcement.
Clearing my calendar ……. https://t.co/mWCk3im9G3
— Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) August 6, 2023
This intriguing cage match proposition dates back to June. The billionaires mutually agreed to the face-off through a volley of social media exchanges – Musk on Twitter and Zuckerberg on Instagram. The buzz surrounding the fight, however, dwindled post-June. By July's end, Zuckerberg expressed uncertainties regarding the match materializing. Meanwhile, Musk intensified anticipation by training with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Lex Fridman and UFC champion George St-Pierre. Dana White, the UFC president, has been brokering peace between the tech moguls.
Am lifting weights throughout the day, preparing for the fight.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2023
Don’t have time to work out, so I just bring them to work.
The context of this potential brawl traces back to Zuckerberg's effort to curry favor with Musk's fanbase. Simultaneously, Zuckerberg's new social platform, Threads, is vying to dethrone Twitter's supremacy in microblogging.
Mark Zuckerberg, who's been noticed engrossing himself in rigorous training and even scoring victories in MMA fights, has been predicted as the favorite by Sports Betting.
The fate of this billionaire brawl remains nebulous, especially considering Zuckerberg's recent non-committal stance. Updates from Meta and Twitter are eagerly awaited for further clarity on this sensational face-off.
