Reports have surfaced indicating significant shift in the WWE’s policy involving the provision of free tickets, triggering dismay among several roster members.
Based on the insight shared by Fightful Select, some WWE talents have spilled the beans, disclosing that the company has ceased to hand out complimentary tickets to their next of kin and friends, as was customarily done in the past. Wrestlers are currently being given an exclusive pre-sale link which lets their close ones buy tickets before the tickets are opened up to the public. This recent alteration originates from an upsurge in the WWE’s popularity and an incremental demand for tickets. Confirmation from a top-tier official revealed the decline in the use of “seat fillers” at shows as compared to earlier years.
To procure tickets presently, wrestlers must apply for comped tickets and if approved, a confirmation is dispatched to the applicant along with the recipient. Nevertheless, numerous talents have shown discontent over the unavailability of free tickets at will. Although it is yet to be seen if the modification is widespread, various members across the roster have said that they are directly affected by the reform.
A few talents have raised issues about the absence of formally written communication concerning the amendment, with one superstar disclosing that their first knowledge of the policy’s pivot came via talent relations. Another wrestler recounted their experience of being given approval for complimentary tickets months prior, but were unexpectedly asked for a credit-card payment the week of the event.
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