SUMMARY
- WWE's 2023 Royal Rumble was a resounding success.
- With huge numbers and mind blowing records, many even claim that the statistics were not true.
The WWE Royal Rumble is one of the biggest WWE events that has kept fans excited. Over the years, the fans have seen much development in the enthrallment levels for a concrete storyline. With this, the WWE Universe is curious to know if Royal Rumble 2024 will outshine the one that took place last year.
In 2023, WWE reported an “all-time gate record at more than $7.7 million.” It also ranked the PLE as the most-viewed Royal Rumble in WWE’s history. One of the highest grossing events, it reported a 52% growth as compared to its previous edition, which was in 2022.
WWE’s 2023 #RoyalRumble PPV generated a $7.7 million gate.
Thus breaking the all-time Royal Rumble gate record by more than 50%. pic.twitter.com/X6SflndixO
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 30, 2023
The 2023 Rumble was a massive success considering The Bloodline storyline, which was at its peak. With CM Punk finally returning to WWE, the upcoming PLE is the perfect occasion to sow the seeds of his rivalry for WrestleMania. With a star-studded current roster, the 2024 Royal Rumble is expected to outshine the one that took place the previous year.
Did the WWE lie about Royal Rumble 2023 attendance and ticket sales?
With much hype surrounding the event, there arose numerous questions regarding the authenticity of the attendance and sales records of 2023. Wrestlemomics tried digging deep into the matter and claimed that the 2023 Royal Rumble attendance number was indeed inflated.
WWE Royal Rumble 2023 has broken the company’s record for largest gate in the event’s 36-year history.
Over the weekend, it surpassed the $5 million mark & previous record holder from the 2017 event.
Things you love to see. pic.twitter.com/q2ALE8WEAo
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) November 21, 2022
WWE had announced a ticket sales number that went up to 51,338. But there were claims that “the number of fans whose tickets were scanned and entered the building was 42,928.” Considering the fact that over 2500 tickets were given free, the data seems quite varied to come to equal terms. This thus explains that the statistics reported at the event were indeed tampered with.
Current status of the WWE 2024 Royal Rumble
With WWE’s much awaited PLE still a fortnight away, many of the storylines are yet to unfold themselves. As per the latest update of this article, at the moment, there are two titles at stake. First, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, LA Knight, and AJ Styles will face off for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
BREAKING: WWE announces the 2024 Royal Rumble will take place at Tropicana Field in Tampa Florida, Jan. 27, 2024. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/FVVj7mxUTK
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) September 13, 2023
On the other hand, Logan Paul and Kevin Owens will also face off for the WWE United States Championship. In addition to this, both the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches are on the line. A much more power-packed event, it has kept the audience on the edge of their seats ever since the event was announced.