WWE Celebrates Record-Setting Elimination Chamber Event in Perth

WWE’s Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia, held on Saturday morning, has been hailed as a historic success by the company. The event marked WWE’s final premium live event before WrestleMania 40 and brought the thrilling action of the Elimination Chamber to Western Australia.

The highlight of the show was the main event, where Australian WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley defended her title against Nia Jax in a highly anticipated match-up.

Despite the early start time of 5am EST, WWE proudly announced that the Perth event set records, according to a report from PerthNow. WWE stated that Saturday night’s extravaganza at Optus Stadium garnered the highest viewership for an Elimination Chamber event in the company’s history, in addition to breaking attendance records.

With over 52,000 fans packing into Optus Stadium, WWE’s first event in Australia since 2018 exceeded expectations, surpassing the previous record crowd for Premium Live Events by nearly 20,000 attendees.

While specific worldwide viewing figures were not disclosed by WWE, the company emphasized Perth’s significant contribution to the event’s success, highlighting that it generated the largest viewership both in the stadium and on TV for any Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event to date.

The overwhelming turnout and viewership numbers underscore the enduring popularity of WWE in Australia and the excitement generated by live events, reinforcing WWE’s position as a global entertainment phenomenon.

What factors do you think contributed to the historic success of WWE’s Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia, particularly in terms of attendance and viewership? Let us know in the comments below.