“You gotta be the Million Dollar Man,” Wrestling fans infuriated after massive surge in ticket pricing for WrestleMania 41
WWE Universe petrified after seeing the off-the-top prices for WrestleMania 41 seats, sparking controversy for the event.
WrestleMania 41 (via WWE & Allegiant)
WWE is gearing up for WrestleMania 41, ushering in the dawn of their new era with Netflix. Set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the event is generating massive excitement. However, a major change has upset many fans: WWE has significantly increased ticket prices, which has sparked frustration among attendees. This price hike could potentially impact WWE’s gate for the event.
On Ticketmaster, the highest ticket price for WrestleMania 41 is exceeding $15,000, marking the most expensive ticket in the event’s history. Meanwhile, the lowest-priced ticket for one night is over $700, making WrestleMania 41 one of the costliest events in WWE. While the reason for this massive price surge remains unclear, such high ticket costs are bound to impact fans’ willingness to attend the event.
Last year’s WrestleMania, hailed as the most successful event in WWE history, offered tickets starting at $100, making it accessible to a wide range of fans. The highest-priced ticket reached $10,000. However, this year has seen an unprecedented surge in ticket prices, raising serious questions about WWE management’s rationale behind such a bold move.
The current cheapest ticket available for WrestleMania 41 is starting at $700+ up in the nosebleeds (single-day).
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 22, 2025
The current most expensive single-day ticket available is going for ~$15,000 (not including fees). pic.twitter.com/lnQkKIF621
Nonetheless, even the steep ticket prices won’t deter WWE from hosting WrestleMania 41 live at the Allegiant Stadium this April. Moreover, the company is already in discussions to finalize venues for WrestleMania 42 and 43, showcasing their confidence in continued ticket sales. It will be interesting to observe how these elevated prices impact the overall gate revenue for this year’s event.
WWE Universe reacts to massive hike in the prices for WrestleMania 41 seats
The WWE Universe appears stunned by the steep ticket prices for WrestleMania 41, sparking widespread criticism on social media. Many fans voiced their discontent, with some sarcastically dubbing it an event fit for the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, while others condemned WWE for proudly flaunting their projected gate revenue amidst the backlash.
Moreover, fans humorously speculated that the iconic ‘Green Shirt Guy’ would still secure a ringside seat despite the massive price hike. With reactions spanning a wide spectrum of opinions, here are some of the top fan responses on X:
You gotta be the Million Dollar Man to afford tickets now! pic.twitter.com/Vcayg9sxSr
— Nathan Young (@WookieMindTrix) January 22, 2025
And then they will boast how the event has the highest gate in history.
— Thunder (@pw_thunder) January 22, 2025
Ticketmaster is the problem 😒
— QtpieJillybeans💝🗡️(#KrossCult) (@jillsteet05) January 22, 2025
well that is a lot and still will sell out
— Heel Ucey (@heel_ucey) January 22, 2025
Green shirt guy is still gonna be there no matter what
— ᗪE᙭TEᖇ🤘 (@thatguydexter1) January 22, 2025
You see this is why I wouldn't do another WrestleMania event
— jordan k. bowers (@angelkafiel42) January 22, 2025
I'll have better seats from my couch
— FlipThisCrypto (@FiendStudios) January 22, 2025
Additionally, many fans expressed heartbreak, pointing out that such steep prices would prevent them from attending the event. The WWE Universe seemed outraged at WWE and TKO for prioritizing business profits over their love for the sport.
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