List of WWE attendance records
The following is a list of the largest attendances in the history of the American professional wrestling promotion WWE.
The list is dominated by WWE's flagship WrestleMania pay-per-view (PPV) event, which since 2007's WrestleMania 23 has been held exclusively in stadiums that typically have a seating capacity of at least 70,000 people or more. Only ten of the attendances listed are non-WrestleMania events, with The Big Event and Global Warning Tour: Melbourne being the only house show events on the list (although both events are listed on WWE Network as pay-per-view events on their pay-per-viev list). All but eleven of the events included have been held in the United States where WWE is based, while three have been held in Canada, three in Japan, three in Saudi Arabia, two in Australia, and one in the United Kingdom.
Events and attendances[]
Note: Minimum attendance of 40,000.
Although many of WWE's attendance records are disputed, for the purpose of this list, WWE's announced attendance figures are shown.
Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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WrestleMania 32 April 3, 2016 |
Arlington, Texas | AT&T Stadium † | 101,763 | Triple H (c) vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship | [1] |
WrestleMania III March 29, 1987 |
Pontiac, Michigan | Pontiac Silverdome | 93,173 | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. André the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [2] |
WrestleMania 35 April 7, 2019 |
East Rutherford, New Jersey | MetLife Stadium * | 82,265 | Ronda Rousey (c - Raw) vs. Charlotte Flair (c - SD) vs. Becky Lynch in a winner takes all triple threat match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship and the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship | [3] |
WrestleMania 29 April 7, 2013 |
East Rutherford, New Jersey | MetLife Stadium * | 80,676 | The Rock (c) vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship | [4] |
SummerSlam August 29, 1992 |
London, England, United Kingdom | Wembley Stadium * | 80,355 | Bret Hart (c) vs. The British Bulldog for the WWF Intercontinental Championship | [5] |
WrestleMania 23 April 1, 2007 |
Detroit, Michigan | Ford Field | 80,103 | John Cena (c) vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship | [6] |
WrestleMania XXVIII April 1, 2012 |
Miami Gardens, Florida | Sun Life Stadium * | 78,363 | John Cena vs. The Rock | [7] |
WrestleMania 34 April 8, 2018 |
New Orleans, Louisiana | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | 78,133 | Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship | [8] |
WrestleMania 31 March 29, 2015 |
Santa Clara, California | Levi's Stadium * | 76,976 | Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship | [9] |
WrestleMania 33 April 2, 2017 |
Orlando, Florida | Camping World Stadium * | 75,245 | Roman Reigns vs. The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match | [10] |
WrestleMania XXX April 6, 2014 |
New Orleans, Louisiana | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | 75,167 | Randy Orton (c) vs. Batista vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship | [11] |
WrestleMania XXIV March 30, 2008 |
Orlando, Florida | Florida Citrus Bowl * | 74,635 | Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship | [12] |
The Big Event August 28, 1986 |
Toronto, Canada | Exhibition Stadium * | 74,000 | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Paul Orndorff for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [13] |
WrestleMania XXV April 5, 2009 |
Houston, Texas | Reliant Stadium † | 72,744 | Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship | [14] |
WrestleMania XXVI March 28, 2010 |
Glendale, Arizona | University of Phoenix Stadium † | 72,219 | The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in a No Disqualification Streak vs. Career match | [15] |
WrestleMania XXVII April 3, 2011 |
Atlanta, Georgia | Georgia Dome | 71,617 | The Miz (c) vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship | [16] |
Super Show-Down October 6, 2018 |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground * | 70,309 | Triple H vs. The Undertaker in a No Disqualification Match | [17] |
WrestleMania X8 March 17, 2002 |
Toronto, Canada | SkyDome † | 68,237 | Chris Jericho (c) vs. Triple H for the WWE Undisputed Championship | [18] |
WrestleMania X-Seven April 1, 2001 |
Houston, Texas | Reliant Astrodome | 67,925 | The Rock (c) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin in a No Disqualification match for the WWF Championship | [19] |
WrestleMania VI April 1, 1990 |
Toronto, Canada | SkyDome † | 67,678 | Hulk Hogan (WHC) vs. The Ultimate Warrior (IC) – Title for Title for the WWF World Heavyweight and WWF Intercontinental Championships | [20] |
WrestleFest*** March 30, 1991 |
Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome † | 64,000 | Legion of Doom (Animal and Hawk) vs. Genichiro Tenryu and Hulk Hogan | [21] |
WrestleMania VIII April 5, 1992 |
Indianapolis, Indiana | Hoosier Dome | 62,167 | Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice | [22] |
Royal Rumble January 19, 1997 |
San Antonio, Texas | Alamodome | 60,447 | Sycho Sid (c) vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship | [23] |
Greatest Royal Rumble April 27, 2018 |
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | King Abdullah International Stadium * | 60,000 | 50-man Greatest Royal Rumble match | [24] |
Super ShowDown February 27, 2020 |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Mohammed Abdu Arena On The Boulevard * | 60,000 | "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship | [25] |
Global Warning Tour: Melbourne August 10, 2002 |
Melbourne, Australia | Colonial Stadium † | 56,734 | The Rock (c) vs. Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Undisputed Championship | [26] |
WrestleMania XIX March 30, 2003 |
Seattle, Washington | Safeco Field † | 54,097 | Kurt Angle (c) vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship | [27] |
Wrestling Summit**** April 13, 1990 |
Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome † | 53,742 | Hulk Hogan vs. Stan Hansen | [28] |
Royal Rumble January 29, 2017 |
San Antonio, Texas | Alamodome | 52,020 | 30-man Royal Rumble match | [29] |
SummerSlam August 21, 2021 |
Las Vegas, Nevada | Allegiant Stadium * | 51,326 | Roman Reigns (c) vs. John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship | [30] |
Tribute to the Troops December 11, 2010 |
Killeen, Texas | Fort Hood * | 50,000 | John Cena, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio, Wade Barrett, and The Miz | [31] |
Royal Rumble January 27, 2019 |
Phoenix, Arizona | Chase Field † | 48,193 | 30-man Royal Rumble match | [32] |
Royal Rumble January 26, 2020 |
Houston, Texas | Minute Maid Park † | 42,715 | 30-man Royal Rumble match | [33] |
Raw Saturday Night February 13, 1999 |
Toronto, Canada | SkyDome † | 41,432 | The Corporation (Vince McMahon, Ken Shamrock, Test, Kane, Chyna, and Big Boss Man) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin in a gauntlet match | [34] |
WrestleMania 2 April 7, 1986 |
Uniondale, New York | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 16,585 ** | Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match | [35] |
Rosemont, Illinois | Rosemont Horizon | 9,000 ** | The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine) (c) vs. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid) for the WWF World Tag Team Championship | [36] | |
Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 14,500 ** | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [37] | |
*** December 12, 1990 |
Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome † | 40,000 | Genichiro Tenryu vs. Hulk Hogan | [38] |
Historical[]
No. | Promotion | Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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1. | CWC | October 20, 1958 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,793 | Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez vs. Sheik of Araby and Bull Curry | [39] |
3. | CWC | November 2, 1957 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,675 | Édouard Carpentier vs. Killer Kowalski | [40] |
4. | CWC | December 1, 1958 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,350 | Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez defeated The Golden Grahams (Dr. Jerry Graham and Eddie Graham) in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match | [39] |
5. | CWC | May 24, 1958 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,335 | Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez vs. The Hamilton Brothers (Joe Hamilton and Larry Hamilton) | [39] |
6. | CWC | August 30, 1958 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,179 | Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez vs. The Fabulous Kangaroos (Roy Heffernan and Al Costello) in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match | [39] |
7. | CWC | August 9, 1958 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,169 | Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez vs. The Fabulous Kangaroos (Roy Heffernan and Al Costello) in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match | [39] |
8. | CWC | September 16, 1957 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 19,165 | Antonino Rocca vs. Édouard Carpentier | [41] |
9. | CWC | February 24, 1958 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 18,150 | Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez vs. The Tolos Brothers (Chris Tolos and John Tolos) | [39] |
10. | CWC | October 15, 1957 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 17,355 | Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez vs. Killer Kowalski and Dick the Bruiser in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match | [40] |
No. | Promotion | Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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1. | CWC / FKE | June 30, 1961 |
Chicago, Illinois | Comiskey Park † | 38,000 | Pat O'Connor (c) vs. Buddy Rogers in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship | [42] |
2. | CWC | July 17, 1962 |
Washington, D.C. | D.C. Stadium † | 20,959 | Buddy Rogers vs. Bobo Brazil in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship | [43] |
3. | CWC | January 22, 1962 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,777 | Buddy Rogers and Bob Orton vs. Johnny Valentine and Bearcat Wright in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match | [44] |
4. | CWC | May 26, 1961 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,702 | Buddy Rogers and Bob Orton vs. Johnny Valentine and Vittorio Apollo | [45] |
5. | CWC | February 27, 1961 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,400 | Antonino Rocca and Johnny Valentine vs. The Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan) | [46] |
6. | CWC | November 13, 1961 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 20,353 | Buddy Rogers (c) vs. Antonino Rocca in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship | [45] |
7. | WWWF | August 23, 1963 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 19,712 | Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Killer Kowalski for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [47] |
8. | WWWF | November 18, 1963 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 19,706 | Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Gorilla Monsoon for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [48] |
9. | WWWF | May 17, 1963 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 19,648 | Buddy Rogers (c) vs. Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [49] |
10. | WWWF | March 29, 1965 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 19,614 | Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Bill Watts for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [50] |
No. | Promotion | Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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1. | WWWF | Showdown at Shea June 25, 1976 |
New York City, New York | Shea Stadium | 32,000 | Antonio Inoki vs. Muhammad Ali fought in a Boxer vs. Wrestler match | [51] |
2. | WWWF | June 27, 1977 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 26,090 | Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [52] |
3. | WWWF | August 28, 1978 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 26,000 | Bob Backlund (c) vs. Ivan Koloff for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [52] |
4. | WWWF | September 26, 1977 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 25,102 | Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. Dusty Rhodes for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [52] |
5. | WWWF | May 19, 1975 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 24,553 | Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Waldo Von Erich for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [53] |
6. | WWWF | Showdown At Shea September 30, 1972 |
Flushing, New York | Shea Stadium | 22,508 | Pedro Morales (c) vs. Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [54] |
7. | WWWF | February 20, 1978 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 22,092 | Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. Bob Backlund for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [52] |
8. | WWWF | December 19, 1977 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 22,085 | Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. Mil Máscaras for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | [52] |
9. | WWWF | October 7, 1974 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 22,000 | Bruno Sammartino and Chief Jay Strongbow vs. The Valiants (Jimmy Valiant and Johnny Valiant) in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match | |
WWWF | August 7, 1976 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Stan Hansen in a Steel Cage match for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | |||
WWWF | October 23, 1978 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | Bob Backlund (c) vs. Ernie Ladd for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship | |||
10. | WWWF | July 24, 1971 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 21,912 | Pedro Morales and Gorilla Monsoon vs. Luke Graham and Tarzan Tyler in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match |
No. | Promotion | Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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1. | WWF | WrestleMania III March 29, 1987 |
Pontiac, Michigan | Pontiac Silverdome | 78,000 | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. André the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [2] |
2. | WWF | The Big Event August 28, 1986 |
Toronto, Ontario | Exhibition Stadium | 64,000 | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Paul Orndorff for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [55] |
3. | WWF | August 13, 1985 |
Columbus, Ohio | Ohio State Fairgrounds | 50,000 | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Big John Studd for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [56] |
4. | WWF | Showdown at Shea August 9, 1980 |
New York City, New York | Shea Stadium | 36,295 | Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko in a Steel Cage match | [57] |
5. | WWF | August 28, 1985 |
Detroit, Michigan | Michigan State Fairgrounds | 30,000 | Hulk Hogan (c-WC) vs. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (c-TTC) in a Champion vs. Champion match for the WWF World Tag Team Championship and WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [58] |
6. | WWF | WWF on MSG Network July 30, 1983 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 27,000 | Bob Backlund (c) vs. George "The Animal" Steele for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [59] |
7. | WWF | WWF on MSG Network January 23, 1984 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 26,292 | André the Giant and The Soul Patrol (Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas) vs. The Wild Samoans (Afa, Sika and Samula) | [59] |
8. | WWF | WWF on MSG Network March 20, 1983 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 26,109 | Bob Backlund (c-HC) vs. Don Muraco (c-IC) in a "Champion vs. Champion" Texas Death match for the WWF Heavyweight Championship and WWF Intercontinental Championship | [59] |
9. | WWF | WWF on MSG Network March 24, 1980 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 26,102 | Bob Backlund (c) vs. Sika for the WWF Heavyweight Championship | [59] |
10. | WWF | All American Wrestling February 20, 1984 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | 26,092[a] | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Paul Orndorff for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [59] |
Championship Wrestling March 25, 1984 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | Bob Backlund vs. Greg Valentine | [59] | |||
All American Wrestling June 16, 1984 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | Sgt. Slaughter vs. The Iron Sheik in a Bootcamp match | [59] | |||
Prime Time Wrestling December 28, 1984 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [59] | |||
The War To Settle The Score February 18, 1985 |
New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Roddy Piper for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [59] |
No. | Promotion | Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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1. | WWF | SummerSlam August 29, 1992 |
London, England | Wembley Stadium | 78,927 | Bret Hart (c) vs. The British Bulldog for the WWF Intercontinental Championship | [60][61] |
2. | WWF | WrestleMania VI April 1, 1990 |
Toronto, Ontario | SkyDome | 64,287 | Hulk Hogan (WHC) vs. The Ultimate Warrior (IC) in a champion vs. champion match for the WWF World Heavyweight and WWF Intercontinental Championships | [62] |
3. | WWF | WrestleMania VIII April 5, 1992 |
Indianapolis, Indiana | Hoosier Dome | 62,167 | Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice | [63] |
4. | WWF | Royal Rumble January 19, 1997 |
San Antonio, Texas | Alamodome | 60,447 | Sycho Sid (c) vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship | [23] |
5. | AJPW / NJPW / WWF | The US/Japan Wrestling Summit April 13, 1990 |
Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome † | 53,742 | Hulk Hogan (WWF) vs. Stan Hansen (AJPW) | [64] |
6. | SWS / WWF | SuperWrestle March 30, 1991 |
Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome † | 42,000 | Hulk Hogan and Genichiro Tenryu vs. The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal) | [65] |
7. | WWF | WWF Raw February 8, 1999 |
Toronto, Ontario | SkyDome | 41,432 | Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon, Ken Shamrock, Test, Kane, Chyna and Big Boss Man in a handicap elimination match | [66] |
8. | SWS / WWF | SuperWrestle December 12, 1991 |
Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome † | 40,000 | Genichiro Tenryu vs. Hulk Hogan | [65] |
9. | WWF | WWF Raw is War (Ep. 333) October 11, 1999 |
Atlanta, Georgia | Georgia Dome | 33,375 | Val Venis and The British Bulldog vs. The Rock 'n' Sock Connection (The Rock and Mankind) | [67] |
10. | WWF | WWF Live in Bangalore February 4, 1996 |
Bangalore, India | 30,000 | Bret Hart (c) vs. Tatanka for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship | [68] |
No. | Promotion | Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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1. | WWE | WrestleMania 23 April 1, 2007 |
Detroit, Michigan | Ford Field | 80,103 | John Cena (c) vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship | [6] |
2. | WWE | WrestleMania XXIV March 30, 2008 |
Orlando, Florida | Florida Citrus Bowl * | 74,635 | Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship | [69] |
3. | WWE | WrestleMania XXV April 5, 2009 |
Houston, Texas | Reliant Stadium † | 72,744 | Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship | [70] |
4. | WWF | WrestleMania X8 March 17, 2002 |
Toronto, Ontario | SkyDome | 68,237 | Chris Jericho (c) vs. Triple H for the WWE Undisputed Championship | [18] |
5. | WWF | WrestleMania X-Seven April 1, 2001 |
Houston, Texas | Reliant Astrodome | 67,925 | The Rock (c) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin in a No Disqualification match for the WWF Championship | [71] |
6. | WWE | WWE Global Warning August 10, 2002 |
Melbourne, Australia | Colonial Stadium † | 56,734 | The Rock (c) vs. Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWF Undisputed Championship | [72] |
7. | WWE | WrestleMania XIX March 30, 2003 |
Seattle, Washington | Safeco Field † | 54,097 | Kurt Angle (c) vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship | [27] |
8. | WWF | WWF Raw is War (Ep. 352) February 21, 2000 |
Atlanta, Georgia | Georgia Dome | 27,464 | Triple H, X-Pac and Big Show vs. The Rock, Cactus Jack and Kane | [73] |
9. | WWF | WWF Raw is War (Ep. 375) July 31, 2000 |
Atlanta, Georgia | Georgia Dome | 25,000 | The Rock and Lita vs. Triple H and Trish Stratus | [73] |
10. | WWF | WWF Raw is War (Ep. 402) February 5, 2001 |
Atlanta, Georgia | Georgia Dome | 24,639 | The Rock and Kurt Angle vs. Steve Austin and Triple H | [74] |
No. | Promotion | Event | Location | Venue | Attendance | Main Event(s) | |
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1. | WWE | WrestleMania 32 April 3, 2016 |
Arlington, Texas | AT&T Stadium† | 101,763* | Triple H (c) vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship | [75] |
2. | WWE | WrestleMania 35 April 7, 2019 |
East Rutherford, New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 82,265 | Ronda Rousey (c - Raw) vs. Charlotte Flair (c - SD) vs. Becky Lynch in a winner takes all triple threat match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship and the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship | [3] |
3. | WWE | WrestleMania 29 April 7, 2013 |
East Rutherford, New Jersey | MetLife Stadium * | 80,676 | The Rock (c) vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship | [76] |
4. | WWE | WrestleMania XXVIII April 1, 2012 |
Miami Gardens, Florida | Sun Life Stadium * | 78,363 | John Cena vs. The Rock | [77] |
5. | WWE | WrestleMania 34 April 8, 2018 |
New Orleans, Louisiana | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | 78,133 | Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship | [78] |
6. | WWE | WrestleMania 31 March 29, 2015 |
Santa Clara, California | Levi's Stadium * | 76,976 | Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship | [79] |
7. | WWE | WrestleMania 33 April 2, 2017 |
Orlando, Florida | Camping World Stadium * | 75,245 | Roman Reigns vs. The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match | [10] |
8. | WWE | WrestleMania XXX April 6, 2014 |
New Orleans, Louisiana | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | 75,167 | Randy Orton (c) vs. Batista vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship | [80] |
9. | WWE | WrestleMania XXVI March 28, 2010 |
Glendale, Arizona | University of Phoenix Stadium † | 72,219 | The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in a No Disqualification Streak vs. Career match | [81] |
10. | WWE | WrestleMania XXVII April 3, 2011 |
Atlanta, Georgia | Georgia Dome | 71,617 | The Miz (c) vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship | [82] |
10. | WWE | WWE Super Show-Down October 6, 2018 |
Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne, Australia | 70,309 | The Undertaker vs. Triple H in a No Disqualification match | [83] |
See also[]
- List of professional wrestling attendance records
- List of WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network events
Notes[]
- † Retractable roof stadium
- * Open air venue
- ** Total combined attendance was 40,085
- *** Collaborative event held in conjunction with SWS
- **** Collaborative event held in conjunction with AJPW and NJPW
References[]
Notes
- ^ This included 4,000 at Felt Forum.
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Add to the list of names that intrigue: GORILLA MONSOON. Gorilla, who allegedly weighs 357 pounds, is the latest sensation on the pro mat circuit. A card at Madison Square Garden this week featuring Monsoon and BRUNO SAMMARTINO drew 19,706 (paid) fans. Sammartino won by drop kicking Monsoon out of the ring. It must have been one of the most fabulous drop kicks of all time
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