WWE Accused of Abandoning Working-Class Fans as Ticket Prices Soar

WWE’s ticket prices have skyrocketed in 2025—and one former star says the company is leaving working-class fans behind.

On TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Maven unloaded on the rising cost of being a wrestling fan today, taking specific aim at WWE’s shift away from affordability since the TKO merger. The discussion came after new data revealed that average ticket prices for RAW and SmackDown have jumped from $75 to $118 since last year, with some WrestleMania 41 packages now going for $38,000 for two nights. When asked whether WWE was alienating loyal fans, Maven didn’t hesitate.

“It’s one of the things that angers me the most. You can say what you want about Vince McMahon—Vince knew that the everyday family was where his bread was buttered.”

He recalled how WWE used to be accessible for kids, families, and groups of friends who chipped in a few bucks just to afford a pay-per-view.

“He knew that in order to create generational fans, he was going to have to make his product accessible. Accessible on a weekly basis, accessible on a monthly basis at an affordable rate.”

“I remember the day when, you know, guys would be scrounging together—you bring six to eight people together—‘I got $12’—and then you could buy the pay-per-view. It’s not like that anymore.”

Maven shared a personal memory of his first WWE show, where his dad spent about $300 for the entire night—for the whole family. Today, he says, that same amount won’t even get you one decent seat.

“I remember also going to my first show when I was, I think, seven years old. I asked my dad how much that cost. He told me it was about $300 for everything—the tickets, the parking, the food, everything. $300 for everybody.”

“Now you’re not even getting one good ticket for that.”

According to earlier reports, WWE’s ticket prices have increased by 60% year-over-year, far outpacing other major sports like the NBA. And while attendance numbers have slightly risen, many longtime fans feel the product is drifting out of reach.

Maven’s words echo a growing concern—has WWE traded fan loyalty for premium pricing?

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