WWE’s SummerSlam, one of the biggest annual events, is set to take place at the Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3, 2024. This announcement has sent waves of excitement among professional wrestling enthusiasts.
The significance of this event cannot be overstated, especially given the recent $5 billion streaming deal between WWE and Netflix. Furthermore, the upcoming WrestleMania 40, featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s first match since 2016, has added to the fervor surrounding the world of professional wrestling.
Adding to the intrigue, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who joined the board of WWE’s parent company TKO Group in January, is expected to make appearances at multiple WWE events this year, potentially including SummerSlam. The event also aligns with the anticipated return of superstar CM Punk from shoulder surgery.
Rumors of SummerSlam being hosted in Cleveland gained traction following the Ohio Department of Development’s award of $1.6 million in TV and film production tax credits to WWE for an undisclosed project. In addition to SummerSlam, WWE has planned a series of events in Cleveland throughout the week, including SmackDown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on August 2.
Notably, last year’s SummerSlam, held at Detroit’s Ford Field, generated $8.5 million from nearly 60,000 attendees and garnered 2 million viewers on Peacock. These figures set records for a non-WrestleMania WWE event until the 2024 Royal Rumble surpassed them in January.
As fans eagerly await ticket information for the upcoming SummerSlam, WWE has announced that details will be released in the coming months. In the meantime, fans have the opportunity to register for presale opportunities and priority passes.
