WWE Ticket Spike Called Greedy Compared To AEW’s Economical Prices

WWE is a global operation, and they’re raking in the cash. A lot of things have contributed to WWE’s massive ticket prices, but the fact is that some fans can’t afford tickets like they used to.

Ticket prices for major WWE shows have gone up in a big way. WrestleMania’s average ticket price rose by about 140 percent over the past ten years. Premium seats at WrestleMania 42 have been listed at nearly $9,000 before fees. Even for regular shows, the cheapest WWE tickets now commonly start around $200 for televised events. That is a massive spike over the recent years, leading many to wonder how Green Shirt Guy is able to make it to practically every major event at this point.

While speaking to TMZ, Paul Walter Hauser commented on WWE’s rising ticket prices. He then compared it to going to an AEW show, where ticket prices are much more reasonable.

“Times are tougher than they used to be, but the prices are going up. There’s no real humanity from a corporate perspective. Whereas, you can go to an AEW show or an MLW show for 15 to 40 bucks and have a decent seat. That’s like Mr. Potter in It’s a Wonderful Life. You’re getting greedy and ugly. You’re being ugly by doing that. I understand. ‘We have stockholders. We have shareholders.’ Be a real person, you dick. Like, be a real person. Do something. Hey, how about you do this? Netflix, how about you give a 30% off or 20% off coupon for the full year to military veterans? How about you do that? Do you care about the troops? Get two billion less dollars a year or whatever to give military families 30% off Netflix. These are things that people can easily do. They choose not to because they don’t actually give a sh*t.”

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“Good for the shareholders. It’s good for Cody Rhodes, who’s only going to be making more and more money, you know? And by the way, he deserves it. But I’m just saying like you’re not going to hear the roster speak out in favor of the people because they’re benefiting from it.”

Paul Walter Hauser’s comments are in line with a growing fan frustration over WWE ticket pricing. Since TKO Group Holdings took over the picture, WWE has shifted toward using dynamic pricing, yield management, and fewer live events. This has caused tickets to skyrocket.

Some sans have pointed out cheaper alternatives. AEW shows can go for $15 to $40 in some cases. That is often compared to WWE’s rising rates. Paul Walter Hauser commented on this, and it seems to be an accurate representation of the world we’re living in.

The cost of attending a WWE show is increasingly high. Many wonder whether the business model favors profits over loyalty. That being said, they keep breaking a ton of records, as they are even able to flex on Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour when it comes to breaking all-time gate records.

What’s your take on WWE’s ticket prices? Do you think that they are charging far too much for a show? Let us know what you think in the comments section!