Mexico City Could Host Major WWE Event in 2025: What You Need to Know

One Big Thing

WWE plans to expand its global presence with discussions of hosting a Premium Live Event (PLE) in Mexico City in 2025, marking a potential first for the company in this market.

Why It Matters

• This move shows WWE’s growing commitment to international markets
• Mexico has a rich wrestling heritage with lucha libre culture
• It opens new revenue streams and fan engagement opportunities

By The Numbers

• WWE hosted 8 international PLEs in 2023
• Mexico City has a metropolitan population of over 21 million people
• The city hosts multiple world-class venues suitable for WWE events

The Direct Quote

There was at least talk of doing a PPV show in Mexico City in 2025,” reports Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Looking Ahead

• Elimination Chamber: March 1, 2024, in Toronto, Canada
• Royal Rumble: February 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana

Bottom Line

Adding Mexico City to WWE’s international schedule fits the company’s global expansion strategy and builds on its successful 2023 international events.

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