While fans look to WWE for pro wrestling and sports entertainment, the company has always been about one thing: the bottom line. Two-night PLEs may have started out of necessity due to the times, but the shift has now become about making as much revenue with the events as possible. No one should be surprised that WWE is looking to increase the number of two-night PLEs in the future.
Andrew Baydala took to Twitter on August 4 and posted about plans for WWE’s future shows.
“Following the success of SummerSlam in New Jersey this past weekend, the discussion of hosting more two-night events has intensified within WWE/TKO,” Baydala posted. “With an earlier start/finish time, impressive revenue, and attendance numbers, it’s clear that the two-night format resonated well with fans. TKO/WWE appears to be capitalizing on this success, as plans are already underway to introduce more two-night Premium Live Events in 2026.”
Following the success of #SummerSlam in New Jersey this past weekend, the discussion of hosting more two-night events has intensified within WWE/TKO. With an earlier start/finish time, impressive revenue, and attendance numbers, it’s clear that the two-night format resonated well… pic.twitter.com/LqAqu52gPe
— Andrew Baydala (@AndrewBaydala) August 4, 2025
This makes sense when looking at the amount of money that has been earned from the past two-night events. For example, Wrestlenomics reported that WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field brought in millions of dollars each night. Night 1 had a gate of $17,656,964, while Night 2 had a gate of $18,433,325. Individually, those are the top two all-time games for a single professional wrestling event, without adjusting for inflation. According to WWE, WrestleMania 41 in 2025 followed suit, breaking many records along the way.
Baydala continued with information on which shows would have the potential to expand to two nights.
“Survivor Series 2026 and the Royal Rumble 2027 are at the top of the list, but it looks like Money in the Bank might also be in the mix for this format.”
That makes sense as these shows are considered the pillar PLEs of the year. WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and the Royal Rumble were the big four before Money In The Bank started to receive similar treatment as well.
More two-night PLEs are a money grab by the WWE
Fans should recognize that these moves are nothing more than an attempt to further extract revenue from WWE. Endeavor, as an ownership team, looks to increase overall profits from every entity it owns. It doesn’t matter if this comes at the enjoyment or expense of fans.
Look no further than the current perception of the UFC product. As revenue continues to grow for the largest promotion in mixed martial arts, overall fan perception continues to dwindle thanks to the oversaturation of events, uninteresting fights, and the homogenous presentation of fighters. Some are pointing out how the same is happening in WWE, and it will not be long before the same type of complaints start to permeate the fanbase.
No one should be surprised at the news that WWE is looking into increasing the number of two-night events in the future. The goal is to continue to build the bottom line at all costs. Creating more big-ticket shows will only support that measure, and all indicators show it could be a massive success in that way.