WWE’s Domestic House Show Schedule Sees Significant Reduction Towards End of 2024

WWE’s live event schedule has recently drawn attention due to a noticeable reduction in domestic house shows scheduled for the remainder of the year.

According to Fightful Select, WWE appears to be making a drastic change in its approach to live events as 2024 comes to a close.

As it stands, WWE has only two domestic house shows listed in the United States before Christmas: September 28 in Columbus, Georgia, and September 29 in Huntsville, Alabama. This reduction marks a significant shift from previous years, where WWE regularly held numerous house shows across the country.

One notable exception is the December 28 Orlando house show, which is set to compete directly with AEW’s World’s End event in the same city. The annual Holiday Tour, known for being a major revenue generator for WWE, will continue as planned. However, WWE has notably increased its focus on international house shows, with legs scheduled in the UK in October and November, following previous tours in Europe, Japan, Mexico, and other international markets earlier this year.

This trend of scaling back domestic house shows in favor of more international events has not gone unnoticed by WWE talent. While no official communication has been made to the roster about cutting back house shows, several talents have reportedly expressed support for the reduced domestic schedule. Many performers are in favor of the lighter travel load, which provides them with more time at home and reduces the physical toll of a grueling travel schedule.

WWE had previously considered scaling back house shows even before the pandemic, and this recent shift may signal a continuation of that strategy. The absence of any U.S. house shows for nearly 90 days after the Huntsville event underscores this change in approach.

As WWE moves forward with this new strategy, it will be interesting to see how the company balances domestic and international live events, and how this impacts both talent and fan engagement moving into 2025.

What are your thoughts on WWE’s decision to scale back domestic house shows in favor of more international events? How do you think this shift will impact the WWE talent and the fan experience? Share your opinions in the comments below!