Mark Shapiro Says TKO Not Concerned About Decline in Ticket Sales for WrestleMania 42

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TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro addressed investor concerns about WrestleMania 42's ticket sales during the company's first quarter financials call, stating that TKO is "not concerned about the ticket performance whatsoever" and that "it was unrealistic to expect year two growth in Las Vegas." Despite slower ticket movement compared to the previous year, Shapiro noted that WrestleMania 42 was still "one of the highest gates in WWE history" and said the company listens to fan feedback about creative direction and celebrity involvement but considers such criticisms routine.