The Dark Side of Wrestlemania: The Spectacle Before The Storm
By Taeler Hendrix
The dark side of WWE’s Wrestlemania is upon us. Often understated and yet simultaneously underscoring the incredible spectacle that is the WWE flagship PPV — Wrestlemania. WWE kicked off WrestleMania 39 live this weekend from L.A at SoFi Stadium! WWE goes Hollywood! An amazing experience to behold and be an integral part of. However, what no one really talks about is what happens afterwards…
Wrestlemania 39 like its predecessor is a two night historical event highlighting WWE’s past, present, and future. Tonight, WWE will play host to thousands of WWE Universe fans from all over the world as it kicks off its second night of Wrestlemania 39 magic. A whose who of WWE Superstars gracing the stage and putting their all on the line with literal blood, sweat, tears, and broken bones. Its truly unlike anything you could compare it with with exception to perhaps the NFL Superbowl as both are ingrained in pop culture for many decades.
The day after this magnificent moment is when the dark side takes over. True to form like any other publicly traded company beholden to sponsorships, tv deals, ratings, and shareholders; mindfulness concerning returns on investment and performance are a crucial part of success and overall survival of a company and its employees. Albeit the word…
