WWE is touting the success of the Fastlane 2023 pay-per-view event that took place this past Saturday night.
On Monday, the company issued the following press release to tout the viewership, gate, and sponsorship deals:
WWE FASTLANE ® DELIVERS RECORDS FOR VIEWERSHIP, GATE & SPONSORSHIP
WWE FASTLANE ® DELIVERS RECORDS FOR VIEWERSHIP, GATE & SPONSORSHIP
STAMFORD, Conn., October 9, 2023 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that Fastlane, which emanated from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, became the most-watched and highest-grossing Fastlane in company history. The premium live event set new Fastlane records for viewership, gate and sponsorship.
Viewership for Fastlane was up 71 percent versus the previous record set in 2021. The sold-out show marked the largest gate ever for any Fastlane, up more than 31 percent versus the previous record set in Cleveland in 2016, and became the highest-grossing WWE event ever held in Indianapolis.
In addition, Fastlane sponsorship revenue was up 60 percent versus the previous record set in 2021.
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WWE Fastlane 2023 Sets Records for Viewership, Gate, and Sponsorship
WWE is celebrating the success of its recent pay-per-view event, Fastlane 2023, which took place on Saturday night. The company has released a press release highlighting the event’s impressive viewership, gate, and sponsorship deals.
According to WWE’s press release, Fastlane 2023 became the most-watched and highest-grossing Fastlane in the company’s history. The event, which was held at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, set new records for viewership, gate, and sponsorship.
Viewership for Fastlane saw a significant increase of 71 percent compared to the previous record set in 2021. This surge in viewership demonstrates the continued popularity and appeal of WWE events. The sold-out show also achieved the largest gate ever for any Fastlane event, surpassing the previous record set in Cleveland in 2016 by over 31 percent. Additionally, Fastlane 2023 became the highest-grossing WWE event ever held in Indianapolis, further solidifying its success.
The sponsorship revenue for Fastlane also experienced a substantial boost, increasing by 60 percent compared to the previous record set in 2021. This indicates the strong interest from sponsors in aligning their brands with WWE and its highly anticipated events.
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, is an integrated media organization and a global leader in sports entertainment. The company delivers original content throughout the year to a worldwide audience. WWE is committed to providing family-friendly entertainment through its television programming, live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. Its TV-PG programming is available in over 1 billion homes worldwide in 25 languages through distribution partners such as NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, TNT Sport, Sony India, and Rogers.
The award-winning WWE Network offers all premium live events, scheduled programming, and a vast video-on-demand library. It is currently accessible in approximately 165 countries. In the United States, the exclusive home to WWE Network is NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock.
WWE’s success with Fastlane 2023 highlights the continued popularity of professional wrestling and the dedicated fanbase that supports these events. The company’s ability to attract record-breaking viewership, gate attendance, and sponsorship revenue demonstrates its position as a dominant force in the sports entertainment industry.
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