WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque and WWE President Nick Khan recently discussed the success of their most recent WrestleMania event and the growing interest from potential host cities. Levesque highlighted the economic impact to the host city as a major draw for cities bidding to host future WrestleManias. With a list of interested cities to choose from, WWE aims to find the best venue for their premium live events.
The last WrestleMania event, held at Lincoln Financial Field, was a success despite frigid temperatures, attracting over 70,000 fans. Looking ahead to future events, WWE President Nick Khan mentioned the possibility of shifting tactics, including exploring indoor venues to avoid weather-related challenges. The site for next year’s WrestleMania is set to be announced in the coming months.
While specific ticket sales figures for WrestleMania have not been disclosed, Khan hinted at the event bringing in a substantial amount of revenue. WWE is also preparing for the move of their show “Raw” to Netflix in January as part of a lucrative $5 billion deal. Levesque expressed confidence that WWE fans will easily transition to the streaming platform, citing the company’s history of retaining viewers through location changes.
Both Levesque and Khan emphasized the significance of the Netflix deal and the move of “SmackDown” to the USA Network, highlighting the positive impact these partnerships will have on WWE’s future. With a successful WrestleMania behind them and exciting changes on the horizon, WWE continues to expand its presence in the world of sports and entertainment.