Steve Carrier on September 20, 2025
AEW and WWE are set to collide on September 20, and the numbers show that AEW’s All Out pay-per-view is inching closer to WWE’s WrestlePalooza—with both events taking place just hours apart.
AEW has now distributed 11,599 tickets for All Out at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. WWE has moved 13,260 tickets for WrestlePalooza, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. That puts AEW just 1,661 tickets behind WWE’s show, a much narrower gap than anticipated.
AEW’s current setup allows for 12,296 seats, with only 697 still available. To accommodate more demand, AEW opened hard camera-side lower bowl sections and added rows in the upper deck—though some seats may have a partially obstructed view. WrestleTix updated these numbers on September 19, noting a +273 jump in AEW’s distribution.
WWE, on the other hand, slashed prices just one day before WrestlePalooza. Standard tickets dropped to $99.25—down from $130.15 earlier this week and far below the original $222.90 launch price. WWE also increased their setup from 12,065 to 14,214 seats, though 954 remain unsold.
AEW vs. WWE Ticket Comparison (As of Sept 19, 2025)
| Category | AEW All Out | WWE WrestlePalooza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena (Toronto) | Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis) | — |
| Event Time | Afternoon (1:45 PM) | Evening (PLE) | — |
| Tickets Distributed | 11,599 | 13,260 | WWE +1,661 |
| Seating Setup | 12,296 | 14,214 | WWE +1,918 |
| Tickets Remaining | 697 | 954 | AEW -257 fewer available |
| Avg. Ticket Price (Standard) | $52.00 CAD | $99.25 USD | WWE +$47.25 USD |
| Resale Tickets Listed | 269 | 564 | WWE +295 |
| Percent of Setup Sold | 94.3% | 93.3% | AEW +1% |
| Est. Gross (Standard x Dist.) | ~$603,148 CAD | ~$1,315,905 USD | WWE ~2.1x more gross |
Breakdown Summary
- AEW has sold 94.3% of their configured setup, just edging WWE’s 93.3%.
- Ticket count difference: WWE leads by 1,661 tickets.
- Pricing difference: WWE’s average standard ticket is roughly 91% more expensive.
- Revenue difference (estimated): WWE is currently pulling in more than double AEW’s gate based on average ticket price and distribution.
- Resale market: WWE also has more than twice the number of tickets available on secondary markets.
With both events happening just hours apart, AEW is closer than ever to WWE’s attendance—even if the revenue gap remains wide due to pricing strategy.
AEW’s 2025 numbers are competitive and may end up overtaking WWE’s show with strong walk-up sales. On paper, this is AEW’s closest push yet against WWE in a same-day head-to-head scenario.
Do you think AEW will close the gap or even outsell WWE by the time both shows kick off? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
September 20, 2025 7:37 am
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