According to TKO Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro, the idea of expanding WWE premium live events (PLEs) to two nights is gaining traction. Speaking at the UBS Global Media & Communications Conference on Monday, Shapiro highlighted the potential for more two-day events, citing recent WrestleManias’s success and upcoming SummerSlam plans.
WrestleMania first transitioned to a two-night format in 2020, with WrestleMania 36, and the model has been followed ever since. WWE has already announced its first-ever two-night SummerSlam events, scheduled for New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in August 2025 and Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium in August 2026.
Shapiro explained that this expansion reflects a “natural evolution” of WWE’s storytelling and event structure.
“There’s definitely an opportunity for that. It’s all a progression, a natural evolution,” Shapiro said.
Adding that the feasibility depends on factors such as storyline readiness and partnerships with host venues.
With WWE historically spotlighting both men’s and women’s divisions in marquee matches like the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and Survivor Series, some fans speculate that two-night events could feature separate showcases for men and women. Gimmick-themed matches for each division could serve as a focal point for such expansions.
WWE’s next premium live event, the 2025 Royal Rumble, is set for Saturday, February 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
