Wrestlemania Buyrate History

Tajiri · 12-03-2004, 07:10 PM

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The following are the buyrates for the past WrestleMania PPVs (going back to 1987). A 1.0 buyrates translates to roughly 400,000 buys. Note that WWE is hoping that WrestleMania XX draws at least 1,000,000 buys (a 2.5 buyrate). WWE has not drawn that high a buyrate for WrestleMania since 1991.

WrestleMania III 1987
Main Event: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant
10.2 buyrate (4,080,000 buys)

WrestleMania IV 1988
Main Event: Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase
6.5 buyrate (2,600,000 buys)

WrestleMania V (1989)
Main Event: Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage
5.9 buyrate (2,360,000 buys)

WrestleMania VI (1990)
Main Event: Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior
3.8 buyrate (1,520,000 buys)

WrestleMania VII (1991)
Main Event: Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter
2.8 buyrate (1,120,000 buys)

WrestleMania VIII (1992)
Main Event: Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair | Hulk Hogan vs. Sycho Sid
2.3 buyrate (920,000 buys)

WrestleMania IX (1993)
Main Event: Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna
2.0 buyrate (800,000 buys)

WrestleMania X (1994)
Main Event: Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna
1.68 buyrate (672,000 buys)

WrestleMania XI (1995)
Main Event: Shawn Michaels vs. Diesel | Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Lawrence Taylor
1.3 buyrate (520,000 buys)

WrestleMania XII (1996)
Main Event: Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
1.2 buyrate (480,000 buys)

WrestleMania XIII (1997)
Main Event: Sycho Sid vs. The Undertaker | Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin
0.77 buyrate (308,000 buys)

WrestleMania XIV (1998)
Main Event: Shawn Michaels vs. Steve Austin
2.3 buyrate (920,000 buys)

WrestleMania XV (1999)
Main Event: Steve Austin vs. The Rock
2.32 buyrate (928,000 buys)

WrestleMania XVI (2000)
Main Event: The Rock vs. Triple H vs. The Big Show vs. Mick Foley
2.35 buyrate (940,000 buys)

WrestleMania XVII (2001)
Main Event: Steve Austin vs. The Rock
2.18 buyrate (872,000 buys)

WrestleMania XVIII (2002)
Main Event: The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan
1.60 buyrate (640,000 buys)

WrestleMania XIX (2003)
Main Event: Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar | Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon | The Rock vs. Steve Austin
1.40 buyrate (560,000 buys)

Simon · 12-03-2004, 07:23 PM

They won't get too much better than they did for XIX this year I think, well I mean in the sense of the buyrates won't equal the publicity and hype they've given it.

Maybe I'm being a bit stupid, but can someone explain to me why the numbers dropped from 10.2 to 1.4. Was there only one thing on TV in the olden days or something?

I still don't understand why they are using the ultra charasmatic, casual fan drawing power that is Chris Benoit as part of their 'main event' in their biggest ever event. This is the same Vince McMahon as before right? Benoit looks funny Vince!

Cactus Jack · 12-03-2004, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by Simon
I still don't understand why they are using the ultra charasmatic, casual fan drawing power that is Chris Benoit as part of their 'main event' in their biggest ever event. This is the same Vince McMahon as before right? Benoit looks funny Vince!

I guess that's way Michaels is there, along with several "sub" main-events.

The Crippler · 12-03-2004, 07:41 PM

LOL, we've got people criticising Benoit's position in the card before the figures even come out for the buyrate. How utterly absurd.

Any PPV Benoit has headlined for WWE has done good figures compared to other PPVs around it.

Personally I think WWE are having a laugh if they think they are going to get a 2.5 buyrate.

12-03-2004, 08:52 PM

So only 560,000 people bought mania Last year? I am stunned at that figure.

How much do WWE PPVs cost in america?

Mitchell · 12-03-2004, 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by The Crippler
Any PPV Benoit has headlined for WWE has done good figures compared to other PPVs around it.

He headlined Royal Rumble, which naturally draws high anyway, no matter who headlines it.

He headlined Fully Loaded 2000, which drew less numbers than King of the Ring and Summerslam around it.

He headlined Unforgiven 2000 which outperformed all around it. But a lot of that was down to the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin.

He headlined King of The Ring 2001 with Steve Austin and Jericho in the main event which drew better numbers than Judgement Day only.

So whilst there is some truth in what you say, there is a lot of flaws too, especially when two of them weren't even singles matches.

Rikidozan · 12-03-2004, 09:17 PM

It's generally regarded in the industry that the two (or however many) guys working on top of the card are responsable for how well or not well a show draws

NJC · 12-03-2004, 09:17 PM

About $40 I believe, converted it is more than we pay for ours. (Yet we kick up!?)

Anyway, buy rates...

I can see WM 20 doing well. I think old fans who watched wrestling and perhaps haven't even watched for years may well pay because WM XX was always anticipated so strongly amongst fans.

Plus, it's in MSG- which is a draw in itself, and Septics who haven't been able to get tickets will obviously pay. 2.5 is certainly achievable- I think Vinnie could be pretty pleased come Monday morning (or whenever they get the rates).

The Crippler · 12-03-2004, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by draVen

So whilst there is some truth in what you say, there is a lot of flaws too, especially when two of them weren't even singles matches.

But by the same token, seeing as the WrestleMania XX match is going to be a triple threat, should people be questioning Benoit's place in the main event in terms of drawing? Personally I don't think so.

Benoit is in a no win situation with regard to the Mania buyrate anyway, if it draws well then the credit for his match will go to the more established guys in his match (HHH and HBK) and if Mania draws bad then people will say its because Benoit was in the main event.

tazz13 · 12-03-2004, 11:37 PM

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Originally posted by Simon
Maybe I'm being a bit stupid, but can someone explain to me why the numbers dropped from 10.2 to 1.4. Was there only one thing on TV in the olden days or something?

i believe it has to do with the percentage of homes that have ppv cabability, which was much, much less back in the 80s

therefore, a 10.2 buyrate is really not that much more impressive then a 2.2 from the late 90s in terms of the number of people watching

that's why i believe that estimate of 4 million ppv buys for WM 3 is completely incorrect...whoever did the list didn't adjust for the differences in ppv availability when calculating the number of buys

a greater percentage of people with ppv ability watched WM 3 then for example WM 17...however the ACTUAL number of people watching on ppv was greater for WM 17 i'm fairly certain

12-03-2004, 07:23 PM	#2
Simon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Republic of Scotland Age: 25 Posts: 3,448	They won't get too much better than they did for XIX this year I think, well I mean in the sense of the buyrates won't equal the publicity and hype they've given it. Maybe I'm being a bit stupid, but can someone explain to me why the numbers dropped from 10.2 to 1.4. Was there only one thing on TV in the olden days or something? I still don't understand why they are using the ultra charasmatic, casual fan drawing power that is Chris Benoit as part of their 'main event' in their biggest ever event. This is the same Vince McMahon as before right? Benoit looks funny Vince! __________________ - TWO's resident HHH hater *- Simon has no doubt been banned by now anyway* Indeed. I'll miss you TWO! /=========== Wrestling 101 : My Articles \===========

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Rikidozan Winner of: Best Thread 2003 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Belper, Derbyshire Age: 28 Posts: 1,575	It's generally regarded in the industry that the two (or however many) guys working on top of the card are responsable for how well or not well a show draws __________________ I mark for Colin's crappy paint pictures, and Genesis. Disclaimer: WWE is not Rikidozan's favourite promotion, and he does not endorse any such talk

12-03-2004, 09:17 PM	#8
NJC Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 222	About $40 I believe, converted it is more than we pay for ours. (Yet we kick up!?) Anyway, buy rates... I can see WM 20 doing well. I think old fans who watched wrestling and perhaps haven't even watched for years may well pay because WM XX was always anticipated so strongly amongst fans. Plus, it's in MSG- which is a draw in itself, and Septics who haven't been able to get tickets will obviously pay. 2.5 is certainly achievable- I think Vinnie could be pretty pleased come Monday morning (or whenever they get the rates). __________________ (ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY OR MESSAGE HERE- 99p PER WEEK!)

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12-03-2004, 07:41 PM	#4
The Crippler Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 26 Posts: 6,017	LOL, we've got people criticising Benoit's position in the card before the figures even come out for the buyrate. How utterly absurd. Any PPV Benoit has headlined for WWE has done good figures compared to other PPVs around it. Personally I think WWE are having a laugh if they think they are going to get a 2.5 buyrate.

12-03-2004, 08:52 PM	#5
Fully Guest Posts: n/a	So only 560,000 people bought mania Last year? I am stunned at that figure. How much do WWE PPVs cost in america?

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