World Wrestling Entertainment® Live Event Tour Slams Through Europe, Sells Out ...
WWE®’s Survivor Series® tour of Europe finished as one of the most successful in WWE history selling out all 14 events in the UK alone between both the RAW® and SmackDown® brands and generating more than $11 million in ticket sales revenue. More than 146 000 fans were in attendance to experience the excitement and see their favorite superstars all across the United Kingdom Germany and Belgium.
WWE announced the on-sale of the WrestleMania® Revenge Tour which will bring 10 events to the UK this upcoming April. More than 50 000 tickets were sold during the opening weekend.
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