WWE Still Kicking

Let's all be honest here, who knew WWE still existed? I surely did not. I remember watching the show vaguely as a kid because I grew up with a WWE obsessed little brother, but thought that the dramatic fighting was a dying "sport." Well apparently I was very wrong, WWE is alive and well and reporting some record breaking numbers at that. WWE just announced tonight that WrestleMania 30 broke the record for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome's highest grossing entertainment event. Yup, the event grossed $10.9 million thanks to a sold-out crowd of 75,167 making their way to New Orleans this weekend. The event was also broadcast live in over 100 countries and in 20 different languages.

(an inside look of the Superdome set up for WrestleMania 30, April 6th)

WWE is used to breaking these records however. This year's numbers will mark the 5th consecutive year that the WWE broke the host venue's highest grossing entertainment record. You would think people would be less obsessed with a rigid "fighting" show? But I guess that is not the case. New Orleans mayor, Mitch Landrieu, even said that "WrestleMania has taken its rightful place amongst the most historic events ever held in New Orleans." WOW that is a pretty strong statement by Mayor Landrieu. This is exciting news for next year's host site of WrestleMania 31, Silicon Valley. Let's just say, I might even be tuning into see what all the hype is about.

(Daniel Bryan celebrating his win over Batista and Randy Orton, overcoming the odds and taking home the WrestleMania Heavyweight Championship Title)

You know the previous gross revenue record holder for the Superdome? A three day music festival in 2013 featuring Beyoncé. They literally beat out the QUEEN of pop. Snaps to you WWE, you keep doing your thing.

(Girl, that is my reaction too) 

Sources:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wrestlemania-breaks-records-023600062.html;_ylt=A0LEV1EdVENTcx8AVblXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0OWZnM2hxBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1NNRTM5OF8x

http://www.wwe.com/