WWE Sues Texas AG Over Royal Rumble Contract

Documents obtained by Wrestlenomics reveal that the City of San Antonio provided WWE with over $500,000, including a $250,000 cash site fee, to host the Royal Rumble 2023 at the Alamodome. The total estimated value of the deal, which also included non-cash incentives for event-related expenses, was $546,710.74, with the city submitting $575,415.98 for reimbursement to the Texas Governor's Office. WWE has been embroiled in legal action against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to block the release of the bidding contract, claiming it contains proprietary information. However, the Attorney General's office ultimately ruled the contract should be public, reflecting the principle that government-related agreements are subject to transparency laws. The Royal Rumble event itself was a significant success, drawing 44,569 attendees and generating $7.3 million in ticket sales. WWE's ongoing litigation underscores the complexities involved in public-private partnerships for major events.