Saturday WrestleMania® Sold Out

Rhea-AI Summary

Night One of WrestleMania at Raymond James Stadium sold out, attracting 25,675 fans, with millions tuning in via Peacock and WWE Network. The event adhered to health guidelines, implementing safety measures such as social distancing, health screenings, and cashless transactions. Night Two will feature matches including Roman Reigns vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship. WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), showcases a portfolio that delivers content year-round, reaching 900 million homes globally.

Positive

• Sell-out attendance of 25,675 fans at Night One of WrestleMania.
• Increased viewership via Peacock and WWE Network, enhancing brand visibility.
• Safety measures boosted consumer confidence in attending live events.

Negative

• Ongoing risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic may affect future attendance and revenue.
• Dependence on major distribution agreements poses potential financial instability.

A sell-out of 25,675 fans attended Night One of WrestleMania at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, FL with millions more watching at home on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network around the world.

Saturday WrestleMania® Sold Out (Photo: Business Wire)

Adhering to local health guidelines, a limited number of tickets were sold for WrestleMania, with all in attendance seated in socially-distanced pods. Additional safety measures included health screenings and temperature checks prior to entry into Raymond James Stadium, mask requirements, social distancing, mobile ticketing, cashless concessions and enhanced sanitization throughout the venue.

WrestleMania Night Two takes place at Raymond James Stadium tomorrow at 8 pm ET streaming live on Peacock. Matches include Roman Reigns (c) vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Universal Championship; Asuka (c) vs. Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women’s Championship; Randy Orton vs. The Fiend; United States Champion Riddle vs. Sheamus; Intercontinental Champion Big E vs. Apollo Crews (Nigerian Drum Fight); Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn and more.

About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, BT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in more than 180 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. The Company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Dubai, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Riyadh, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to: the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business, results of operations and financial condition; entering, maintaining and renewing major distribution agreements; a rapidly evolving media landscape; WWE Network (including the risk that we are unable to attract, retain and renew subscribers);

FAQ

What was the attendance for Night One of WrestleMania?

Night One of WrestleMania had an attendance of 25,675 fans.

When is Night Two of WrestleMania?

Night Two of WrestleMania takes place tomorrow at 8 pm ET.

Where can I watch WrestleMania live?

WrestleMania is streaming live on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network worldwide.

What safety measures were implemented for WrestleMania?

Safety measures included social distancing, health screenings, temperature checks, and mask requirements.

How does WWE reach its audience?

WWE's programming is available in over 900 million homes worldwide through major distribution partners.