Pro wrestling legend Rikishi recently expressed his dissatisfaction on an episode of his podcast, "Off The Top," regarding his inability to obtain complimentary tickets to WWE events. Despite being a WWE Hall of Famer and the father of three main event talents—the Usos and Solo Sikoa—he is no longer granted this privilege.
Many talents have voiced their frustrations with the company's new ticket policy, which requires them to make a request, secure approval, and then try to obtain seats through a secret link. This change comes alongside significant increases in ticket prices, which has not been well-received by the talent.
According to Fightful Select, one proposed solution for the talent is to include comp ticket allotments in their contracts, which would benefit more popular and valuable performers. The report also suggests that the opportunity to interact with Hall of Famers in the audience could be an intangible added value.
Additionally, the report mentions that, despite pricing out lower-income families from attending events, WWE continues to achieve record gates at all their Premium Live Events (PLEs). Moreover, hosting international shows allows for higher ticket prices since these events are much rarer outside the United States.
