5 reasons why Wrestlemania is among the biggest global sports based shows in the world

Wrestlemania is the pinnacle of WWE and an event that all pro wrestling fans look forward to. Over time Wrestlemania has rapidly grown in importance and become a global phenomenon.We have witnessed many amazing mania bouts from the likes of the Undertaker, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Stone Cold, The Rock which have all helped cement Wrestlemania as one of the biggest sports based events in the world.Let’s take a look now at 5 specific reasons why Wrestlemania is now among the biggest sports shows in the entire world.

#1 The \'super bowl\' of the WWE

Every time Wrestlemania season rolls there’s a certain aura of anticipation and excitement among all pro wrestling fans. Wrestlemania is the biggest event of the year, it’s the grandest stage of them all and has grown into a global spectacle.

Wrestlemania is the ‘superbowl’ equivalent of the WWE. They both garner huge (similar) crowd attendances and have all their respective fans paying close attention.

There is nothing else in all of pro wrestling that can match the atmosphere that surrounds the show of shows, Wrestlemania.

#2 Amazing performances

Wrestlemania is built up as the biggest show of the year and understandingly every single superstar looks to go all out and deliver a show stealing performance.

The quality of in ring action steps up a notch when it comes to mania as everyone looks to prove why they’re the best.

As a result we are always guaranteed to be treated to a linear of purely spectacular matches which help push Wrestlemania as one of the top sporting events in the world.

#3 Cities vying to host

Just like various cities all contending to host such mega events as the Olympics, numerous different cities also look to host Wrestlemania (obviously on a lesser scale when compared to the Olympics).

Wrestlemania host cities are booked many years in advance as these cities look to reap a large amount of benefits from hosting such a huge stellar event like Wrestlemania.

Dallas has already locked in Wrestlemania 32. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings stated the following “The city of Dallas is proud to team with Arlington to bring Wrestlemania 32 to AT&T Stadium, the week-long series of events will provide an economic boost to our region, while giving visitors a chance to experience all the great things Dallas has to offer.”

#4 Thousands in attendance

Every year tens of thousands of WWE fans travel from around the world to attend the spectacle that is, Wrestlemania.

Mania is a huge event the garners enormous crowd attendances that are very similar to the Super Bowl as well as other large sporting events. WWE often break attendance records for stadiums that host the show.

Last year at Wrestlemania 30, there were 75,167 people in attendance which broke the records for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (not silverdome) which ranked 5th on the largest Wrestlemania attendances of all time.

#5 Millions around the world

Those that can’t attend the massive event live will have the opportunity to watch the show all around the world. Millions will be tuning in all over the globe on the WWE Network and various different local box office main event providers.

Last year, WWE announced for Wrestlemania 30 that there were 667,000 subscribers to its all-digital streaming WWE Network while the event also generated nearly 400,000 PPV buys.

Even more subscribers have signed up to the WWE network now so therefore Wrestlemania 31 will be watched by numerous pro wrestling fans everywhere.

Wrestlemania has grown into one of the biggest sporting based events in the entire world and will continue to expand with Wrestlemania 31 that is only days away.