WWE announces major live event in India this September

WWE pulled the trigger on a much-anticipated announcement as it returns to India to organize an event this year.

WWE announces major live event in India this September

WWE to hold a show in India (via WWE)

WWE has a global fanbase, with one of the largest in India. The company’s CEO Nick Khan recently made the huge announcement that WWE will finally organize a live event in India this year. After years of anticipation, the company finally pulled the trigger. The announcement came as a melody to the ears of the Indian fans, who have been eagerly waiting for this moment.

Despite a huge fanbase in India, WWE rarely holds big shows in the country. The last time it came to the subcontinent was in 2017, when it held a house show at the Indira Gandhi New Stadium in New Delhi. Ever since then, the fans have been longing to see the Stamford-based promotion tour in India. It looks like WWE has finally heard the voices of the 1.4 billion people in the nation.

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While speaking at the Moffet Nathason conference talk, WWE CEO Nick Khan revealed that WWE will come back to India this September. The company is set to organize a live event in the Indian subcontinent after six long years. Wrestle Ops, who is one of the trusted sources, confirmed the news in a tweet. While there’s not much update about it yet, the news surely rang a symphony to the Indian fans.

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The location and date of the event are not yet confirmed. WWE is likely to announce it officially soon and provide a clear picture to the fans. Whether it’s a house show or a premium live event, it’s still unclear. Without a doubt, WWE has one of the most passionate fan bases in India. The WWE Universe in India is on the edge of their seats to witness their favorite superstars in the country.

WWE has been conducting multiple international events in recent times. The company went beyond the United States and held events in Canada, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Puerto Rico. WWE went through a transition during the era of Triple H. Moreover, the WWE Universe witnessed significant changes in the product.

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WWE eyes expanding its market in India

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WWE in India (via WWE)

When it comes to global markets, WWE has one of the biggest markets in India. It’s a beautiful country with some of the most passionate fans who grew up idolizing legends of the sport such as John Cena and The Undertaker. WWE is aware of its popularity and fanbase in the Asian subcontinent. And, therefore, the company has finally decided to expand its market in India.

WWE had huge plans to launch “NXT India” at some point. However, the company had to postpone the plans due to the pandemic. WWE also decided to organize a house show in the country last year in Hyderabad. The plan was potentially called off due to the merger between Sony and Zee. Besides, the Stamford-based promotion has been signing various Indian talents in recent times.

WWE organized the Superstar Spectacle in 2021, which is an exclusive show for the Indian audience featuring all Indian wrestlers. The company is leaving no stone unturned to expand its market in the country of 1.4 billion. With WWE announcing a live event in India this year, it left the fans elated. Therefore, it will be interesting to see what lies ahead for the fans in India.

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