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TKO MERGER SPARKS WWE TICKET PRICE SURGE LEAVING FANS STUNNED

A Wrestlenomics report reveals WWE ticket prices have nearly doubled since the TKO merger. This follows a UFC-style strategy of increasing costs to boost profits, raising concerns about fan affordability.

TKO Merger Sparks WWE Ticket Price Surge Leaving Fans Stunned
Fans Reel As WWE Tickets Double After TKO Merger Announcement

Costs are increasing everywhere in the United States. Costs keep going up while the people running the businesses get wealthy, whether it is for necessities like food and housing or entertainment like video games and streaming services. At this point, nobody would be shocked if anything similar occurred in WWE. Since the sale to Endeavor and the UFC merger to become TKO Group Holdings, WWE ticket prices have been rising, according to original reporting published by Wrestlenomics.

The research, which was published on Tuesday, October 21, gets directly to the heart of the issue by highlighting the rising costs that live event attendees must deal with.

The study begins, "Since the TKO merger that brought together WWE and UFC concluded in September 2023, average domestic ticket prices for WWE's weekly main roster television events have approximately doubled, in actual 2025 dollars."

The reporting data, which is not limited to WWE events, was sourced from Pollstar. Additionally, the data was contrasted with other events, such as live sporting events and concerts. 50 pre-pandemic events and 27 domestic events in 2025 were included in the WWE data. The price increase that took place immediately following the merger in 2023 is depicted in the chart. Tickets for the closest two plot locations were less than $62 before the acquisition; following the merger, the listed price rose to $118 per ticket.

What does this signify, then, for the WWE, its supporters, and the audience? Well, the UFC is one place to seek for wisdom. Revenues and profits have skyrocketed after Endeavour acquired the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world in 2016. This is a result of its ongoing efforts to raise and decrease costs. For instance, the next PPV on October 25 is UFC 321. As of October 21, the most affordable ticket to that event costs over $1,000. Good luck if you wish to go to an event that is not PPV. The UFC APEX provides a place where the organisation may book events across the nation without having to pay fees.

A month after TKO, President Mark Shapiro made remarks at the Goldman Sachs Conference that raised many eyebrows. Wrestlenomics released this news. His remarks regarding Vince McMahon's ticket prices, which emphasized family audiences over current methods to boost total earnings, led many to believe that the increases are not only permanent but will also keep going up as long as they are permitted.

The cost of being a WWE fan keeps rising when you combine this with the ongoing rise in streaming service fees. People's willingness to pay to watch professional wrestling will eventually reach a limit. The creative pause in professional wrestling, particularly in the WWE, is particularly noteworthy. There is serious worry that the product lacks originality and would eventually alienate fans. However, these possible outcomes do not capture the attention of the company's decision makers when the bottom line is the primary concern.

You would be correct if you believe that WWE tickets are more costly now than they were a few years ago. Price hikes were thoroughly examined by wrestlenomics, and it is an unavoidable trend.

WARGAMES ENDING SPOILS WRESTLEMANIA 42'S TWO MAIN EVENT MATCHES

The Survivor Series: WarGames main event was booked to clearly reveal the WrestleMania 42 title matches: Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns III and CM Punk vs Bron Breakker.

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WarGames Confirms Reigns vs Rhodes 3, Punk vs Breakker

After WWE ‘Survivor Series: WarGames,’ the plan for the ‘WrestleMania 42’ main event seems pretty clear. The wild end to the Men's WarGames match, the big event's headliner, teases what’s coming at the year's biggest show.

Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio that the current idea for the two world title matches at ‘WrestleMania 42’ is Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes against Roman Reigns for the third time, and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk taking on Bron Breakker. The way WarGames was booked, plus what happened after the match, was all about setting up these matches.

At the end of the show, Bron Breakker pinned World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to win for his team. Right after, Roman Reigns told Cody Rhodes that they would never team up again, hinting at another fight between them. Meltzer mentioned that the show ended in a way to give away the ‘WrestleMania’ lineup to the fans.

Bryan Alvarez questioned the choice to have Rhodes and Reigns face off for a third time since they’ve already had two matches at ‘WrestleMania.’ But Meltzer confirmed that WWE is going in this direction, setting up the match as the tie-breaker.

Triple H had good things to say about Roman Reigns at the press conference after the show, even though Reigns’ team lost in the Men's WarGames Match. Reigns ended the night in the spotlight, staring down both CM Punk and Cody Rhodes.

With Bron Breakker pinning World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Roman Reigns hinting at a third WrestleMania fight with Cody Rhodes, the top two title matches for ‘WrestleMania 42’ seem to be set. This seems to be a change from the original plan, which pitted Reigns against Seth Rollins.

Cody Rhodes is in his second run as Undisputed WWE Champion, after beating John Cena at ‘SummerSlam.’ Meanwhile, CM Punk is in his second reign as World Heavyweight Champion, after winning the title on November 1, 2025.

THE FINAL STRUGGLE: RIC FLAIR'S ANALYSIS OF HOGAN'S PAIN MEDICATION CRISIS

Ric Flair reveals Hulk Hogan turned to street drugs after doctors stopped his pain meds, leading to his death. Flair clarifies his controversial remarks about his friend's passing.

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Street Drugs Killed Hogan After Doctors Cut Pills

Ric Flair recently claimed that Hulk Hogan turned to street drugs when doctors stopped giving him prescription pain meds.

On the Double Coverage podcast, Flair talked about his friend Hogan's passing. Flair said he spoke with Hogan the day before he died and that Hogan was in so much pain toward the end.

He said, I talked to him the day before he died. I probably shouldn’t say this, but street drugs are what killed him when the doctor wouldn’t give him any more pills. He was in so much pain. He had neck surgery, and it got infected, so he was back in the hospital. He had 10 back surgeries, two knees, two hips, all this.

When the doctor wouldn’t prescribe any more pain medicine, they just couldn’t because of their knowledge, right? So he got drugs off the street, and his body just said, ‘You know what? That's it. I can’t do it anymore.’

After the interview, Flair clarified on social media that he was just repeating what Hogan’s family already knew.

He wrote, “There Seems To Be Some Controversy Over My Remarks That Street Drugs Killed Hulk Hogan. I was only repeating what I know to be a fact through family members. After 11 back surgeries, hip replacements, knee replacements, a shoulder replacement, and two neck surgeries, I am sure the pain was unbearable. A doctor, as I know, can only prescribe so much pain medication under medical guidelines.

“I’ve Been Told That All They Did Was To Help Him, Not To Hurt Him. To Help Him Get Through The Night And The Pain. Eventually, that catches up with you, as we know with everybody. He Was My Friend, A Man I Respected, And I’m Only Reporting What I’ve Been Told. Nothing More, Nothing Less.

“This Was Not An Attempt To Demean Hulk Hogan Or His Legacy. I have always referred to him as being one of the two biggest stars in the industry, him and Steve Austin. I apologise if people misunderstood my statement. Hulkamania Forever!”

Hogan died in July after struggling with health issues. He was buried at a private service. Hogan's wife, Sky Daily, said his health declined because of a bad surgery months before his death.

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