Billionaire tech executives Billionaire tech executives Elon Musk andMark Zuckerberghave agreed to physically fight each other in a cage match.
This absurd combat has spurred conversations on social media with some users doubting the possibility of the fight actually taking place.
Heres what we know about Zuck vs. Musk:
How did we get here?
On June 20, one user on X (formerly known as Twitter) posted rumors of what would become Metas Threads, an app similar to Twitter for sharing text posts.
Musk responded to the post, saying Im sure Earth cant wait to be exclusively under Zucks thumb with no other options.
Users responded, referencing Zuckerbergs martial arts experience.Im up for a cage match if he is, the 52-year-old Musk said in a thread on X.
Send me location, Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook and Instagram responded in an Instagram story the next day which included a screenshot of Musk challenging him.
When will the match be?
No date has been announced for the face-off.
Where will the match take place?
Musk initially suggested the Vegas Octagon, or the UFC-Style Octagon, a mixed-martial arts venue in Las Vegas, The Nation reported however that Musk hasspoken to the PM of Italy and Minister of Culture and they have agreed on an epic location.
Where can you watch?
Musk announced recently that the match will be streamed on X with all proceeds going to a charity for veterans.
Musk vs Zuckerberg dates back to 2016 when a SpaceX launch accident exploded one of Zuckerbergs $200 million satellites, the two tech executives have been throwing passive aggressive jabs ever since. (The Nation)
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