When Will WWE Have Fans?

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, many people are wondering when WWE will have fans back in arenas.

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Introduction

WWE is eyeing a return to live events with fans in July, WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon said on the company’s first-quarter 2020 earnings call Thursday.

“We’re very excited about the prospect of having our fans back,” McMahon said. “We think that’s going to be a major catalyst for us as we go forward.”

While WWE has yet to announce an official date for when fans will return, the company is targeting sometime in July, according to McMahon. He noted that the currently scheduled SummerSlam event on August 23 could be the first pay-per-view with fans in attendance.

WWE’s Current Situation

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, WWE has been forced to adapt. The company has been holding events without fans in attendance, which has been a strange experience for both the wrestlers and the viewers at home. WWE is currently not allowing fans at live events, but they have not ruled out the possibility of holding events with fans in the future. Let’s take a look at WWE’s current situation.

The COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on WWE’s business. The company has been forced to tape its shows without fans in attendance, which has led to a decline in ratings and revenue. While WWE has managed to stay afloat during this difficult time, it is unclear when the company will be able to return to normal.

The WWE Universe is anxiously awaiting the day when they can once again chant “You deserve it!” and “One more match!” at their favorite Superstars. Until then, we will have to wait and see how WWE adapts to the changing landscape of professional wrestling.

WWE’s Financial Situation

Now that WWE has run a few shows with no fans in attendance, the company’s financial situation has come into focus.

WWE is a publicly traded company, so we can look at their most recent quarterly report to see how they’re doing. In the first quarter of 2020, WWE generated $181 million in revenue. Of that, $28 million came from ticket sales and $5 million came from merchandise sales. In other words, ticket sales and merchandise sales make up about 15% of WWE’s revenue.

Without fans, WWE is still generating revenue from television rights fees and live event ticket sales (although those numbers are certainly down). But with merchandise sales being such a small part of their business, it’s likely that WWE is taking a hit on that front.

It’s worth noting that WWE has been working on diversifying their revenue streams in recent years. They’ve been investing in things like their network and social media platforms, and they’ve been expanding their live events to include things like music festivals and cruises. But at the end of the day, ticket sales and merchandise sales are still a big part of their business model.

Without fans in attendance, WWE is facing some challenges financially. But they’re still generating revenue from other sources, and they’re working on diversifying their business model. Only time will tell how long this lasts, but for now, WWE is weathering the storm.

When Will WWE Have Fans Again?

The WWE is holding off on having fans at their events for the foreseeable future. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the WWE to change how they operate and they don’t want to take any chances with their fans. The WWE is hoping that things will get better soon and they can have fans back in the arenas.

The Possibility of WWE Running Live Events in the Summer of 2020

It’s been almost three months since WWE held a live event in front of fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the company has since then aired its shows from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla.

While the plan was always to return to live events when it was safe to do so, the question now is when that will be.

There have been reports that WWE is looking at holding live events again in June or July, but it’s unknown if that is still the plan.

In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon said that the company is “desperate” to run live events again and added that they are “trying to be creative” in finding ways to do so.

“We’re trying to be creative on how we can get our product out there,” McMahon said. “Of course fans have been very creative as well. We have great viewerships on all our platforms, so we’re very grateful for that. But we are dying to get back out there in front of our fans.”

While WWE has yet to announce any plans for holding live events again, it’s possible that we could see them return in the summertime if it is safe to do so by then.

The Possibility of WWE Running Live Events in the Fall of 2020

In May of 2020, it was reported that WWE was looking at the possibility of running live events in the fall of 2020. This would be a huge move for the company, as they have not been able to run live events since early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are a number of factors that would need to be taken into account before WWE could run live events again. Firstly, the company would need to ensure that their talent and staff are healthy and able to travel. Secondly, they would need to find a way to run events safely, with minimal risk of spreading COVID-19.

It is still unknown if WWE will be able to run live events in the fall of 2020. However, the fact that they are considering it shows that the company is optimistic about the situation improving in the coming months.

Conclusion

As of right now, WWE has not yet had fans at any of their events since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It is unknown when they will have fans again, as it largely depends on the state of the pandemic and the guidance from health officials.