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Post by sincityhero on Mar 30, 2008 13:04:38 GMT -5
-- WWE is having some trouble filling up the Citrus Bowl and is giving out anywhere from 5,000 to 7,000 tickets in Orlando to fill the building up. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that as of last week 60,000 tickets were sold. Despite the papering, WrestleMania 24 holds the record for the biggest gate for a wrestling event in North America, bringing in $5.7 million in ticket sales. The only shows in history to earn more from tickets were two New Japan Pro Wrestling shows at the Tokyo Dome in the 90’s.
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Post by Mirror Images on Mar 30, 2008 13:08:54 GMT -5
Hmm, suppose 60,000 is still impressive but its not very good there having to give them away for Wrestlemania  |
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Post by sincityhero on Mar 30, 2008 13:11:02 GMT -5
yea I thought it was supposed to be 70,000 lol. Well that card doesnt do them any favours....
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Post by Iron Man on Mar 30, 2008 13:13:10 GMT -5
Thats still really good
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Post by sincityhero on Mar 30, 2008 13:29:18 GMT -5
Anybody know what the MAX they could fill is anyway?
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Post by The-Rock on Mar 30, 2008 13:32:01 GMT -5
I mean when they say giving away, thats not them standing on the street handing them out....thats to radio stations, through contests, etc
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Post by Dan on Mar 30, 2008 13:55:08 GMT -5
I don't understand how they can't fill it up. I mean, football teams fill 70,000 Seater Stadiums week in week out, and this is a huge event. Last years was no problem filling the Ford Field, so why would this years be any different, especially as Florida is a much more attractive Venue, and it's in a unique outdoor Stadium.
They're not giving the tickets away for free, just selling them on the gate, which they would rarely do for such an event. The prices would be a lot more exepnsive on the gate too.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2008 14:05:56 GMT -5
yea I thought it was supposed to be 70,000 lol. Well that card doesnt do them any favours.... How does the card suck? I think it is awesome. |
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Mar 30, 2008 14:17:59 GMT -5
And who's to say they couldn't sell them?
Giving away tickets in contests is good PR... I can honestly see them setting aside that many tickets for the sole purpose of contests.
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Post by James Hetfield on Mar 30, 2008 14:20:36 GMT -5
Anybody know what the MAX they could fill is anyway? Around 70,000. |
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Post by OverTheEdge on Mar 30, 2008 14:27:18 GMT -5
I don't understand how they can't fill it up. I mean, football teams fill 70,000 Seater Stadiums week in week out, and this is a huge event. Last years was no problem filling the Ford Field, so why would this years be any different, especially as Florida is a much more attractive Venue, and it's in a unique outdoor Stadium. Think of how many more football fans there are than wrestling fans... |
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Post by sincityhero on Mar 30, 2008 14:43:54 GMT -5
yea I thought it was supposed to be 70,000 lol. Well that card doesnt do them any favours.... How does the card suck? I think it is awesome. Hmmm lets see... HHH will probably main event AGAIN!!!!!!!! The 3 way has been built up HORRIBLY just like every other match on the card. Big show vs mayweather...need I say more Taker Edge is probably the only match I'm looking foward to, sort of. Who wants to see chavo in a damn ECW world title match? Thats just some I can think of for now. |
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Post by Nineteen 90 on Mar 30, 2008 14:49:41 GMT -5
I was hoping to see the attendence beat last years record of 80,000+
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Post by chumped on Mar 30, 2008 14:54:16 GMT -5
I don't understand how they can't fill it up. I mean, football teams fill 70,000 Seater Stadiums week in week out, and this is a huge event. Last years was no problem filling the Ford Field, so why would this years be any different, especially as Florida is a much more attractive Venue, and it's in a unique outdoor Stadium. They're not giving the tickets away for free, just selling them on the gate, which they would rarely do for such an event. The prices would be a lot more exepnsive on the gate too. Theres probably triple the amount of football fans. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2008 14:55:44 GMT -5
How does the card suck? I think it is awesome. Hmmm lets see... HHH will probably main event AGAIN!!!!!!!! The 3 way has been built up HORRIBLY just like every other match on the card. Big show vs mayweather...need I say more Taker Edge is probably the only match I'm looking foward to, sort of. Who wants to see chavo in a damn ECW world title match? Thats just some I can think of for now. Well that is just you. Also, Triple H wasnt even at WM last year and lost the year before that. Get your facts straigh. Also, im picking a bad person to voice there opinion anyways. |
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Post by ToastMaster General on Mar 30, 2008 15:22:39 GMT -5
I was hoping to see the attendence beat last years record of 80,000+ Me too  |
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Post by sincityhero on Mar 30, 2008 15:27:18 GMT -5
He wasnt in last years because he was INJURED you  ing moron. And BTW in the attitude ERA there was more WRESTLING fans than FOOTBALL, its just that now WWE sucks and many people stopped watching. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2008 15:35:02 GMT -5
He wasnt in last years because he was INJURED you ing moron. And BTW in the attitude ERA there was more WRESTLING fans than FOOTBALL, its just that now WWE sucks and many people stopped watching. I know he was injured. Also, what does the Attitude Era have to do with this? |
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Post by sincityhero on Mar 30, 2008 15:36:30 GMT -5
Because he said HOW there are more football fans than wrestling fans....He said triple the amount. Read the thread dummy.
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Post by ToastMaster General on Mar 30, 2008 15:37:04 GMT -5
Uh-oh I feel a "stupidity argument" coming on. *sits back and drinks Diet Pepsi waiting for the flame to begin*
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