WWE’s Money in the Bank Pay-Per-View event, which took place at The O2 in London, has set a new record for the highest-grossing arena event in the company’s history. The event also saw Friday Night SmackDown become the highest-grossing SmackDown episode of all time. This news was announced by WWE in a press release on their official website.
According to the press release, Money in the Bank generated a combined gate of over $5.4 million, making it the most successful and highest-grossing Money in the Bank event ever. The event also broke records in viewership, sponsorship, merchandise, and social media engagement.
Viewership for Money in the Bank increased by 17% compared to last year’s event, surpassing the previous U.K. premium live event, Clash at the Castle, by 30%. Sponsorship revenue was up by 9% compared to the previous record set in 2022. The event also set a new record for venue merchandise sales, making it the highest-grossing arena event in WWE history in terms of merchandise.
In addition, Money in the Bank became the highest-grossing non-WrestleMania event ever for On Location fan experience packages. The event also saw a significant increase in social media engagement, with video views of the Bloodline Civil War match reaching 40 million in the first 48 hours. This was a 4X increase compared to the top clip at Night of Champions, which featured Jimmy Uso super-kicking Roman Reigns.
The success of Money in the Bank was not limited to the event itself. The episode of SmackDown that aired on Fox the night before the pay-per-view also saw impressive numbers. The episode drew 2.51 million total viewers, a 17% increase compared to the previous year. It was also the number one show in the 18-49 demographic with a .7 rating and 897K total viewers, a 39% increase compared to the previous year.
The strong performance of Money in the Bank and SmackDown in London is a testament to the popularity of WWE in the U.K. market. The record-breaking numbers highlight the continued success and global appeal of professional wrestling.
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Sources:
– WWE.com: [WWE Money in the Bank Sets Record for Highest-Grossing Arena Event in WWE History](https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2023/gallery/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-photos#fid-40627933)
– CageSideSeats.com: [WWE Money in the Bank 2023 live streaming results, recaps, reactions, videos, Bloodline Civil War](https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2023/7/1/23776769/wwe-money-in-the-bank-2023-live-streaming-results-recaps-reactions-videos-bloodline-civil-war)
– Corporate.WWE.com: [Money In The Bank Sets Record For Highest-Grossing Arena Event In WWE History](https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2023/07-05-2023)
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