WrestleMania 42 ticket sales have already forced public changes, including a 25% discount promotion at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Now, there\u2019s an update on how things are being received behind the scenes inside WWE \u2014 and talent is absolutely aware of what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n
After reports surfaced that TKO officials were unhappy with the pace of ticket distribution for WrestleMania 42, Sean Ross Sapp was asked directly about the backstage reaction within WWE. The question centered on whether frustration exists internally, or if the concern is mostly coming from outside speculation.<\/p>\n
According to Sapp, there is internal awareness \u2014 and morale has been impacted, at least to some degree. He explained during the Fightful Select Q&A that while there isn\u2019t panic, there are people within WWE who believe stronger creative direction would translate directly to better ticket movement.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, yeah, there is. There\u2019s certainly some people that wish that the creative would do better, as then ticket sales would do better. And I mean I\u2019ve reported extensively on the comp situation and how many talent were just so frustrated, especially now that the tickets aren\u2019t moving, that they\u2019re not able to get comps to the degree that they did.\u201d<\/p>\n
That comment ties into an ongoing issue that has quietly frustrated talent for months: reduced ticket comps. Wrestlers who once had easier access to complimentary tickets for friends and family have reportedly found that access tightening \u2014 even as tickets have moved slower than expected.<\/p>\n
Sapp added that some performers are now taking matters into their own hands contractually.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will say it\u2019s loosened up a little bit and I\u2019ve just waited for the day that I, you know, I hear talent say, okay, we\u2019re just all working it into our deals. Some of them are and some of them were. I think it was even Roman Reigns advised some wrestlers like, if you want it, don\u2019t expect it, work it into your contract. And that\u2019s what a lot of wrestlers are doing now.\u201d<\/p>\n