A Thrilling Afternoon Show: Money in the Bank Draws Record Numbers on PPV and Streaming
WWE’s Money in the Bank event left fans eagerly anticipating the next big showcase, particularly those in the UK, where the excitement for this thrilling afternoon spectacle was palpable. The event garnered interest from wrestling enthusiasts worldwide, proving to be an unforgettable show.
With the Bloodline Civil War delivering an incredible showdown that stole the spotlight, fans were quick to secure their place to witness the action live, either through pay-per-view purchases or via streaming platforms like Peacock and the WWE Network.
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE amassed an impressive 17,600 pay-per-view buys for Money in the Bank. While these numbers may not reach the historic levels of monthly buys in the past due to the rise of streaming platforms, they remain significantly higher than most other WWE shows, except for the grand spectacle of WrestleMania.
Remarkably, Money in the Bank’s viewership increased by a staggering 82.0 percent compared to last year, despite its afternoon schedule from the UK. The event nearly doubled last year’s show, which was held in prime time, making it a tremendous success for WWE’s foray into afternoon pay-per-views.
The observation of increased satellite dish buys for both Money in the Bank and Forbidden Door events is intriguing, demonstrating that despite a decrease in satellite dish users, wrestling fans still found compelling reasons to tune in through satellite access. Cable buys followed the expected trend, being down for Forbidden Door and up for Money in the Bank, though not reaching the magnitude of satellite dish viewership. Additionally, late buyers of Money in the Bank showed less interest in purchasing Forbidden Door than those who watched both events live.
The resounding success of Money in the Bank may pave the way for more afternoon pay-per-view events in WWE’s future, offering fans around the world a thrilling showcase that defies tradi
