Randy Orton Aims to Save Pro Wrestling at WrestleMania 42

Randy Orton is set to play a major role in saving pro wrestling, according to Pat McAfee.

What's Behind the Drop in Attendance?

The attendance figures for WWE WrestleMania 42 have been revealed, with a combined total of 97,126 for the two-night event.

This is a drop from last year's event, which saw 118,641 attendees. Nick Khan, WWE president, has suggested that holding the event in the same city for consecutive years may be a factor in the decline.

Will WWE Change Its Approach to Hosting WrestleMania?

WWE is considering changing its approach to hosting WrestleMania, with Nick Khan stating that the company may not hold the event in the same city for consecutive years again.

This comes as WWE announces that WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in April 2027. This will be the first time the event has been held outside of the United States or Canada.

• Key takeaways:
• WrestleMania 42 attendance was 97,126 for the two-night event
• This is a drop from last year's event, which saw 118,641 attendees
• WWE is considering changing its approach to hosting WrestleMania
• WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in April 2027

Attendance Figures for Recent WrestleMania Events

And the event dates are April 18-19 for WrestleMania 42, and April 2027 for WrestleMania 43. So Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes will be looking to make an impact at these events. But the attendance figures will be closely watched by WWE, with Nick Khan looking to make changes to the company's approach to hosting WrestleMania.