WWE WrestleMania XL Shatters Records Across the Board

WrestleMania XL has proven to be an unprecedented success, setting numerous records and milestones. In a recent press release, WWE announced the groundbreaking achievements of WrestleMania XL, highlighting its monumental impact on viewership, attendance, social media engagement, and merchandise sales.

Key highlights from WrestleMania XL include:

1. Gate Record Breaker:

WrestleMania XL shattered the previous gate record set by WrestleMania 39 by an astounding 78%

2. Viewership Surge:

Viewership for WrestleMania XL surged by 41% across both nights compared to the previous year's record-setting audience

3. Historic Attendance:

WWE World at WrestleMania XL emerged as the highest-grossing and most-attended fan event in WWE history

4. Social Media Dominance:

WrestleMania XL became the most socially viewed WrestleMania of all time, amassing over 660 million views over the course of two days. Additionally, WWE's YouTube channel experienced its most-viewed day in channel history on WrestleMania XL Sunday, with over 67 million views in 24 hours.

5. Record-Breaking Moments:

Randy Orton's iconic RKO to IShowSpeed at WrestleMania XL garnered over 257 million views across WWE and Speed's social platforms

6. Streaming Sensation:

Variety reported that WrestleMania XL is now Peacock's most streamed entertainment event of all time

7. Massive Viewership:

Across both nights, WrestleMania XL accumulated a staggering 1.3 billion minutes of viewership over the weekend, making it a must-watch event for fans worldwide. Additionally, it resulted in the second biggest usage weekend for Peacock, trailing only behind the NFL Wild Card game on January 13/14th.

8. Merchandise Milestone:

Fightful reported that Cody Rhodes achieved a remarkable feat by selling over $1 million in merchandise throughout WrestleMania XL weekend, surpassing his own record from the previous year's event.


Overall, WrestleMania XL has not only reaffirmed WWE's status as a powerhouse in the world of sports entertainment but has also set a new standard for live events, digital engagement, and merchandising success. As the wrestling landscape continues to evolve, WrestleMania XL stands as a testament to the enduring appeal and widespread influence of the WWE brand.