Below are a couple of top news stories of the day, involving WrestleMania 41 and WWE’s women.
• WrestleMania 41 tickets will be available for purchase through Ticketmaster starting Friday, October 25, at 1 pm ET/10 am PT. The event is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Pre-sale tickets, which were already offered to fans, came with notably high price points. Las Vegas Raiders season ticket holders had early access to buy tickets on Tuesday, followed by another pre-sale round on Wednesday.
PWInsider reported that ticket prices increased from their original rates. One individual mentioned purchasing a two-day combo ticket for $700, only to see similar tickets listed at over $2000 by Wednesday. Another example cited tickets initially sold for $1600 on Tuesday, with prices rising to more than $2,300 the next day.
These price hikes are not due to resellers but are the result of Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model, where ticket costs fluctuate based on event demand.
The controversial pricing system has sparked negative reactions, particularly in the UK, prompting the UK Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the practice.
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• There has been increasing buzz within WWE regarding the pay equity between male and female superstars.
PWInsider reports that there have been recent whispers and comments that women are now reportedly receiving compensation comparable to their male counterparts with the latest contract deals.
This marks a significant shift in the company’s long-standing history, where women in the industry were often underpaid compared to men, despite many female wrestlers achieving headline status in major events like WrestleMania and Royal Rumble in recent years.
WWE has made a concerted effort in recent times to spotlight its female athletes, showcasing them in main-event matches and championship storylines. If these rumors about equal pay are true, it would reflect an important cultural change in the wrestling world, signaling a step forward in creating a more level playing field for women in sports entertainment. This could also have ripple effects across the industry, potentially inspiring other wrestling promotions to follow suit.
While no official confirmation has been made by WWE regarding these rumors, the mere mention of pay equality has sparked widespread discussion and optimism among fans and talent alike.
Many see this as a long-overdue move in recognizing the hard work, talent, and dedication of the women who have helped shape WWE into what it is today. Whether this becomes a fully verified reality or remains speculation, it represents a growing conversation around gender equality in professional wrestling.
