Here's How Nikki Bella vs. Ronda Rousey Has Impacted Ticket Sales For 'Evolution'

The rumored main event for WWE Evolution has been Nikki Bella vs. Ronda Rousey for a long time. Some of the WWE Universe wasn’t happy about The Bella Twins returning to WWE television to take a prime spot. However, it was well known that The Bellas do draw with the female audience, which is really important in selling the Evolution event.

Bella vs. Rousey isn’t the first choice for a lot of people, but it was a necessary evil from WWE officials, or so they believed. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer, ticket sales haven’t improved after WWE announced Bella vs. Rousey for the event. It’s becoming a problem because WWE officials don’t have any more aces up their sleeve.

It’s also telling that the star power of both The Bella Twins and Ronda Rousey is failing to sell out the event. Brie and Nikki Bella have very important to the WWE brand, but their appeal is to a specific section of the fanbase. Rousey is meant to be a mainstream star that can give the company a leg up in situations just like this and it’s not working.

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Of course, not all the blame can be placed on their shoulders if the event fails to sell out by next weekend. WWE officials have already pulled out Trish Stratus and Lita on the g card. It’s not clear what else can be done to push the event. The most important thing to take away from the struggle to sell tickets is the real appeal of WWE’s women’s division.

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