Kemo
09-22-2023, 09:10 PM
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WWE is gearing up for a triumphant return to Australia in 2024, marking its first visit to the land Down Under since 2018. The wrestling juggernaut is set to host its acclaimed Elimination Chamber premium live event on Saturday, February 24, at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia.
In what seems like a somewhat unconventional move, is not just the location but the timing. According to a report by Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE's Elimination Chamber show is poised to kick off at an early hour, commencing around 6 a.m. Eastern and 3 a.m. Pacific time on a Saturday morning. This scheduling decision bucks the trend typically seen with other major combat sports events in Australia, like those hosted by the UFC, which are held in the evening to cater to the U.S. audience.
The intriguing question that arises here is why WWE has chosen such an unusual start time. One possible explanation lies in WWE's strategic partnership with Peacock. The company appears to be shifting its focus from live viewership to overall viewership within the first 24 hours of the event's availability. In essence, they seem less concerned about a show airing at an unorthodox hour in the United States if it ensures a strong global viewership over the following day.
The choice of the Optus Stadium for the event venue is another compelling aspect of WWE's strategy. Known to accommodate a staggering 70,000 fans for concerts, WWE is setting its sights on drawing around 50,000 fans to the Elimination Chamber event. This goal shows WWE's commitment to making this show a major spectacle in Australia, which already has pent-up demand for the company, and signifies a substantial investment in the event's production.
WWE is gearing up for a triumphant return to Australia in 2024, marking its first visit to the land Down Under since 2018. The wrestling juggernaut is set to host its acclaimed Elimination Chamber premium live event on Saturday, February 24, at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia.
In what seems like a somewhat unconventional move, is not just the location but the timing. According to a report by Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE's Elimination Chamber show is poised to kick off at an early hour, commencing around 6 a.m. Eastern and 3 a.m. Pacific time on a Saturday morning. This scheduling decision bucks the trend typically seen with other major combat sports events in Australia, like those hosted by the UFC, which are held in the evening to cater to the U.S. audience.
The intriguing question that arises here is why WWE has chosen such an unusual start time. One possible explanation lies in WWE's strategic partnership with Peacock. The company appears to be shifting its focus from live viewership to overall viewership within the first 24 hours of the event's availability. In essence, they seem less concerned about a show airing at an unorthodox hour in the United States if it ensures a strong global viewership over the following day.
The choice of the Optus Stadium for the event venue is another compelling aspect of WWE's strategy. Known to accommodate a staggering 70,000 fans for concerts, WWE is setting its sights on drawing around 50,000 fans to the Elimination Chamber event. This goal shows WWE's commitment to making this show a major spectacle in Australia, which already has pent-up demand for the company, and signifies a substantial investment in the event's production.