WrestleMania 31 was the first ever Mania to actually lose money. Let that sink in. WWE had a revenue of $12.6 million for the show, making it the highest grossing event ever, but still managed to lose money on it. That's down to the costs of the WWE Network and costs of producing the show. That's in turn going to have a big impact on WrestleMania 32. While it was initially thought that it would be one of the most lavish shows ever, WWE are going to have to tightly manage the budget and ensure a profit on their spending. Tight control of costs may have a noticeable impact, such as a lack of fireworks or no major celebrities. In truth, WWE probably wanted to put it on pay per view. It would have been a wild success, but there's no going back for Vince McMahon. He's committed to the WWE Network model, which means giving away his biggest show ever for $9.99. It is a bargain, but for WWE, it is something that is harder to make huge money on around Mania.
