WWE Reveals Records Broken By Survivor Series 2023

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WWE Survivor Series took place on November 25, 2023, in Chicago and saw the return of both Randy Orton and CM Punk.

The thirty-seventh instalment of the Premium Live Event, it has been another record-breaking entry in WWE history.

In an official press release, WWE announced:

WWE breaks all-time Survivor Series records for viewership, gate and merchandise sales.

STAMFORD, Conn., November 28, 2023 – WWE announced that Survivor Series, which emanated from Allstate Arena in Chicago, set new records for the highest viewership, largest gate and best merchandise sales in the event’s 37-year history.

Viewership for Survivor Series was up 44 percent versus the previous record set in 2022. With 17,138 in attendance, the event broke the previous Survivor Series gate record set in Brooklyn in 2021.

In partnership with Fanatics, Survivor Series broke the premium live event’s all-time merchandise record. Sponsorship revenue was up 24 percent versus 2022.

In addition, the surprise return of CM Punk after nearly a decade away from WWE further drove massive digital engagement. Punk’s comeback moment has more than 71 million views across all platforms, making it the most social post in company history.

Highlights from WWE Survivor Series can be seen below this news story.

For the latest news on the reception to CM Punk backstage for his WWE Raw return last night, click here.

Results for WWE Survivor Series can be found here.

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