WrestleMania, WWE’s annual flagship event, has undeniably become one of the hardest tickets to get in wrestling, leading to soaring prices. This escalating cost of attendance makes WWE’s recent celebration of WrestleMania 41 as its most financially successful event ever a somewhat complex narrative.
While the company raked in record revenue, the casual fan is priced out. A viral clip circulating on social media captured Orton interacting with fans who had shelled out a staggering $30,000 to be part of the WrestleMania experience.
Orton can be heard expressing his dismay, stating, “It’s embarrassing to be honest, so much f*cking money for a seat.” Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live shed light on the ticket prices, revealing that mere weeks before WrestleMania 41, even “nosebleed” seats were being offered for a staggering $800.
Although these prices plummeted to $100 on the day of the show, the initial asking price highlights the financial barrier for many fans hoping to witness the event live. Adding an unexpected twist to Orton’s WrestleMania 41 storyline was a last-minute opponent change.
Following Kevin Owens’ forced withdrawal due to injury, Orton issued an open challenge that was answered by TNA World Champion Joe Hendry. While this marked Hendry’s WrestleMania debut, his moment was brief, as Orton defeated him in a mere three minutes.
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Looking back at Randy Orton’s extensive WrestleMania history, which spans from WrestleMania XX in 2004 to WrestleMania 41 in 2025, his journey on the grandest stage has seen him work with countless stars.
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His WrestleMania record stands at eight wins and eleven losses. His inaugural WrestleMania saw him secure a victory in a Handicap match alongside Batista and Ric Flair against the legendary duo of The Rock and Mick Foley. He would later suffer losses to The Undertaker, in a World Heavyweight Championship Triple Threat, in a Money in the Bank ladder match, in a WWE Championship Triple Threat, and in a singles clash for the WWE Championship against Triple H. He did achieve a Triple Threat victory over Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr., but later suffered defeats against CM Punk and Kane.
In his most recent WrestleMania appearances, he lost a United States Championship Triple Threat before ultimately defeating TNA World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry at WrestleMania 41. Orton’s extensive involvement in WrestleMania highlights his enduring presence and significance within WWE, even amidst the evolving landscape of ticket pricing and fan accessibility.
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