Wrestlenomics Radio: Highest Attendances and Live Gates in Wrestling History

Posted by Brandon Thurston | Mar 23, 2020 | Podcasts, Wrestlenomics Radio

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What are people actually referring to when they say ‘attendance’? Brandon Thurston gives an overview of the most highly-attended wrestling events of modern times. Live gate (revenue generated from ticket sales) is better understood than attendance in more recent times. The most lucrative events in wrestling history are largely Wrestlemania events. Events bought by authoritarian governments also have an interesting place in these ranks.

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Brandon Thurston

Brandon is best known for researching pro wrestling business and for kicking Jay Freddie in the balls. He lives in Buffalo, New York, where he's preoccupied with spreadsheets, effects of new media, Excel chart formatting, and public records. Brandon hosts Wrestlenomics Radio, distributed as part of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network. Visit wrestlenomics.com for more.