10 Reasons Why WWE Live Event Attendances Are Shrinking

10. Sky High Prices

The first factor behind WWE's dwindling attendance figures is a matter of simple economics. Whether it's a TV taping, house show, or pay-per-view, these events aren't easy on the wallet, particularly when you consider the dubious quality of what you're getting in return.

Prices for an upcoming live event in Arlington, Texas currently sit between $20 and $105. Opting for the lowest price tier means you'll be sitting on a far flung corner of the arena with an awkward view of the action below. Floor seats are somewhere between $95 and $105 (hefty, for a house show), while a good seat in the first tier of bleachers is a minimum of $65. For a family of four, that means a total of $260 plus booking fees.

It gets worse for pay-per-views and TV tapings, with Hell In A Cell tickets starting at $50.00 for nosebleed seats.

The high prices are the sole reason WWE have been able to maintain a respectable level of live event income in the face of declining attendances. Still, it's hard to believe crowds wouldn't swell if the tickets were a tad more affordable, particularly for throwaway house shows.