WWE’s WrestleMania XL, held earlier this month in Philadelphia, proved to be a monumental success for the company. As the dust settles on the two-night extravaganza, new details have emerged highlighting the event’s unprecedented triumph.
Billed as the most successful and highest-grossing event in WWE history, WrestleMania 40 lived up to its billing. Building on the previous year’s success, the event shattered records, drawing an astounding 145,298 attendees to Lincoln Financial Field across both nights.
This attendance surge, attributed in part to higher ticket prices, culminated in a gate revenue of $38.5 million, a staggering 78% increase from the previous year and a remarkable 147% surge from 2022.
What makes this year’s figures even more remarkable is the context of higher attendances in both 2023 and 2022. Despite this, WrestleMania 40 managed to set new benchmarks, not only in attendance but also in viewership and merchandise sales.
With a 41% increase in viewership over the previous year and a merchandise sales boost of over 20% from 2023, WrestleMania XL firmly cemented its place in WWE history.
The momentum didn’t stop with WrestleMania itself. Both the red and blue brands experienced record-breaking moments earlier in the month. The go-home SmackDown at the Wells Fargo Center set a new gate record for the show, while the post-WrestleMania RAW at the same venue saw similar success for the flagship program.
Looking ahead, WWE’s next premium live event, Backlash: France, promises to continue the excitement. Set to take place at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, Lyon Metropolis, France, on Saturday, May 4, Backlash 2024 already has fans buzzing with anticipation. With four matches already confirmed, including intriguing title defenses and potential upsets, the event is shaping up to be another blockbuster for WWE.
As the WWE universe eagerly awaits the action-packed spectacle of Backlash: France, stay tuned to Sportskeeda Wrestling for full coverage and all breaking WWE news. The excitement is only just beginning.
