Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring The Rock and Elimination Chamber.
• WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 premium live event is set for March 1 in Toronto, and The Rock’s recent announcement on SmackDown has boosted ticket sales. He confirmed he will be at the event, expecting an answer from Cody Rhodes regarding his offer.
According to WrestleTix, WWE has distributed 29,836 tickets out of a 32,119-seat setup, with 2,283 tickets still available.
Sales increased by 2,292 in the past week following The Rock’s announcement. New floor sections and 100-level seats have been added as demand rises.
Below is the card for Elimination Chamber:
– Elimination Chamber Match For An Undisputed WWE Championship Match At WrestleMania 41: John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Logan Paul vs. Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins
– Elimination Chamber Match For A Women’s World Championship Match At WrestleMania 41: Liv Morgan vs. Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Roxanne Perez
– Unsanctioned Match: Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
– Trish Stratus & WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae
– Will Cody Rhodes accept The Rock’s offer to become “his” champion?
• A Wrestlenomics report by Brandon Thurston highlights declining WWE employee morale under TKO ownership, citing increased workloads, minimal pay raises, and reduced benefits.
The addition of Professional Bull Riders to WWE’s content lineup has expanded responsibilities, especially after layoffs since the Endeavor takeover. Despite this, bonuses have been small, and annual raises are reportedly just 3%. Employees worry about bearing the extra workload during WrestleMania season without proper compensation.
The removal of complimentary event tickets, replaced by VIP pre-sale passwords, has caused further dissatisfaction, affecting both employees and top talent. All ticket requests now require approval from WWE President Nick Khan.
PWInsider corroborated the report, noting frustration over positive financial reports while employees receive limited raises and bonuses. The elimination of the employee stock purchase program has further worsened morale.
