One big thing: WWE SummerSlam outpacing AEW All In in ticket sales
WWE’s SummerSlam 2024 is set to outperform AEW’s All In London in ticket sales, according to Dave Meltzer’s latest report in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
By the numbers:
• WWE SummerSlam: 48,595 tickets sold (as of 9 days before the event)
• AEW All In London: 42,155 tickets sold
Key takeaways:
• SummerSlam is on track to be WWE’s highest-grossing non-WrestleMania event ever
• It’s likely to be the second most-attended SummerSlam in history, behind the 1992 event at Wembley Stadium
• AEW’s All In London is struggling to match last year’s attendance figures
• All In is aiming for a paid attendance of 54,000, which would make it the third-largest U.K. wrestling crowd ever
Why it matters
The ticket sales for these events serve as a barometer for the current state of wrestling’s popularity and the drawing power of WWE and AEW in major markets.
• For WWE, strong SummerSlam sales reinforce their position as the industry leader
• For AEW, the potential drop in attendance raises questions about the long-term viability of annual Wembley Stadium events
The big picture
Both events are chasing the attendance record set by WrestleMania 40 Night 2 earlier this year, which drew 56,758 paid attendees.
WWE is expected to announce an attendance of around 60,000 for SummerSlam, while AEW faces the challenge of maintaining interest in their U.K. supershow.
What’s next?
As we approach these events, all eyes will be on final ticket sales and the overall success of each show. Will WWE continue to dominate, or can AEW rally to match last year’s impressive numbers?
What do you think about the current ticket sales for SummerSlam and All In? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on how these events might impact the wrestling landscape.
