WWEs red-hot popularity has come with a downside for its talent: free comp tickets are becoming a thing of the past. As ticket prices hit record highs, many WWE superstars are voicing their frustration about the lack of complimentary tickets for friends and family, a perk that has been significantly reduced in recent years.
According to sources via Fightful Select, WWE talent now receive pre-sale links to buy tickets early instead of receiving free comps. While its unclear if this applies to all superstars, several have confirmed that theyve felt the impact. One performer noted that was no written info or update provided to talent on the change per talent relations.
Adding insult to injury, one wrestler shared that they had their comp tickets approved months in advance, only to be asked to provide a credit card for payment just days before the event.
A WWE higher-up attributed the shift to the companys skyrocketing success, saying its simply a byproduct of WWE being a hot ticket. They also revealed that WWE is using fewer seat fillers at shows because tickets are selling at such high rates.
Historically, talent would submit a request for comp tickets, and if approved, friends and family would receive notifications via email. Now, with demand at an all-time high, WWE is tightening its policies, leaving many superstars frustrated by the lack of transparency and sudden changes.
WWEs massive success is undeniable, but its clear the talent isnt thrilled with the new ticket policies. With skyrocketing demand and sold-out arenas, the stars who make the magic happen are left questioning why their perks are disappearing. If WWE is going to keep its momentum, maybe its time to throw its superstars a boneafter all, theyre the ones keeping the show on the road.
What do you think of WWE scaling back on comp tickets for talent? Is it a fair move due to their success, or should the company take care of its superstars better? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
