US EditionPro Wrestling Takes over DC for John Cena’s Final WWE Match
The event includes a fan fest, popup superstore, and multiple city appearances with an expected 40,000 attendees generating a $28 million economic impact, Events DC said.
- On Saturday, WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., will feature John Cena against Gunther in what is billed as Cena's final match announced last year.
- Events DC outbid multiple cities, including Boston, to secure the show after fans sold out CareFirst Arena for NXT's 'Vengeance Day', prompting organizers to seek more wrestling programming.
- WWE will stage citywide programming with performers making multiple appearances, keep its pop-up superstore open through Sunday, and air a Make-A-Wish announcement during Saturday's show.
- Events DC expects 40,000 people downtown over the weekend with a projected economic impact of about $28 million, while Ticketmaster's lowest price starts at over $400 and some fans paid $400-$500.
- The experience positions D.C. to bid for larger events as Events DC plans infrastructure and street closures from 6 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday for SummerSlam and WrestleMania.
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