WrestleMania 40 was a huge success, breaking several records for WWE. The event in Philadelphia drew a two-night total of 145,298 fans from all over the world.
WWE announced that it broke the WrestleMania gate record by 78% and merchandise sales record by 20%.
The viewership across both nights saw a 41% increase compared to last year, and WrestleMania became the most socially viewed event with over 660 million views.
The official gate total for WrestleMania 39 was not disclosed, but it was reported to be over $18 million.
With a 78% increase, the gate for WrestleMania 40 could be around $32 million.
WWE has issued a press release announcing a record breaking #WrestleMania XL:
• WrestleMania XL broke the previous gate record set by WrestleMania 39 by 78%
• WrestleMania XL viewership was up 41% across both nights vs last year’s record-setting audience
• WWE World at… pic.twitter.com/PWAtsLaPGE— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 9, 2024
The event featured The Rock’s comeback match and saw Roman Reigns losing his 1,316-day reign as undisputed WWE universal champion to Cody Rhodes.
If only Roman focused on CODY😢 pic.twitter.com/AtTL7gVGr5
— Kemma4l (@kemmma4l) April 10, 2024
Seth Rollins was overcome with emotion after Cody Rhodes became Champion at #WrestleMania XL. pic.twitter.com/FqExqwJiBh
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 9, 2024
Other notable moments included appearances from John Cena and the Undertaker and title wins by Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn, and Damian Priest.
WWE is already teasing a match between Rhodes and The Rock for the undisputed universal championship in the future.
The date and location for WrestleMania 41 have yet to be announced, but U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is one of the possible venues.
Roman Reigns enters #WrestleMania XL with 1,316 days as #WWE Champion & breaks the record for Most WrestleMania Main Events ever. pic.twitter.com/64fSI8o68F
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) April 8, 2024
WWE has just dropped a press release that’s shaking the wrestling world.
WrestleMania XL has smashed records left and right, becoming the most successful event in WWE history. Let’s break down the jaw-dropping achievements:
1. Attendance Gate: WrestleMania XL obliterated the previous record set by WrestleMania 39 by an astounding 78%. Over 145,298 fans packed Lincoln Financial Field over two electrifying nights. These passionate fans hailed from all 50 states and a whopping 64 countries worldwide. Talk about a global wrestling extravaganza.
2. Viewership Surge: WrestleMania XL’s viewership skyrocketed by 41% across both nights compared to last year’s record-setting audience. The WWE Universe tuned in, and they tuned in hard.
3. Merchandise Frenzy: In cahoots with Fanatics, WrestleMania XL’s merchandise sales shot up more than 20% compared to the previous record set at WrestleMania 39. Fans were snatching up championship tees, action figures, and maybe even a pair of John Cena’s neon shorts.
4. Sponsorship First: WrestleMania XL made history with the first-ever ring mat sponsorship featuring PRIME Hydration. That’s right, the canvas where legends clash was also quenching thirsts.
5. Fan Event Triumph: WWE World at WrestleMania, in partnership with Fanatics Events, became the highest-grossing and most-attended fan event in WWE’s storied history. Fans mingled, high-fived, and probably practiced their Stone-Cold Steve Austin impressions.
6. Social Media Supremacy: WrestleMania XL dominated the digital landscape, becoming the most socially viewed WrestleMania of all time. Over 660 million views were consumed during those adrenaline-pumping two days.
And guess what? WWE’s YouTube channel had its most-viewed day ever on WrestleMania XL Sunday, racking up 67 million views in just 24 hours. The Rock would raise an eyebrow at those numbers.
7. SmackDown and RAW Records: Friday Night SmackDown at Wells Fargo Center pulled in the largest gate in SmackDown history, while Monday Night Raw at the same venue did the same for Raw. The crowd was on fire.
8. NXT Triumph: Stand & Deliver, NXT’s marquee event, saw a record attendance of 16,545 fans at Wells Fargo Center.
The energy was electric as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made his highly anticipated in-ring return, and “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes triumphed over Roman Reigns.
WrestleMania XL—where legends collide, championships are won, and records are shattered.
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Fans reacted as follows.
The change of guards means a lot. Vince’s involvement hindered the company for so long.
— Jzon Azari (@JzonAzari) April 9, 2024
All because of one man pic.twitter.com/aIiPNJUyU6
— CĀZ🖤 (@IamCazmir) April 9, 2024
This was a spectacle event, as a Wrestling fan I was thrilled to watch this. Goosebumps.
— Pitchside Pundits (@pitchsidepundt) April 9, 2024
All of this thanks to Seth Rollins 🐐
— Cao (@RM_Cao) April 9, 2024
He will be missed 😢 pic.twitter.com/36TQhjBcxP
— Suhaib Jutt (@Suhaibjutt1016) April 9, 2024
Best wrestlemania ever 🙌 pic.twitter.com/mebgzPlFqH
— Suhaib Jutt (@Suhaibjutt1016) April 9, 2024
He kept his word and helped Cody finish the story. Give him all the 💐 He lost what was his to help Cody get what he wanted. He was truly the shield. Wholesome content
— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) April 9, 2024
I hate how Cody completely ignored hom just until the last min, that man sacrificed everything so Cody can finish his story. I am a big Cody fan but i am pissed at how he treated Rollins that night.
— Lilia Popova (@Lill_Popp) April 10, 2024
Boy double crossed his brother and then joined in a fight against him and lost his title because he didn’t like his old homie outshining him. And Y’all call drew a hater. Smh
— Ozzy O (@KnownAsOsiris) April 9, 2024
Samantha Irvin has been the absolute MVP on #WrestleMania weekend! 🎤💚 @SamanthaTheBomb pic.twitter.com/gAbidU0bA6
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) April 8, 2024
