WWE Plans $5M Survivor Series San Diego Event

WWE is set to host Survivor Series at Petco Park in San Diego on November 29, with the city approving a $650,000 grant to help secure the event, part of a larger $5 million budget aimed at generating significant economic impact, including 18,000 hotel room nights and $3.6 million in lodging revenue. Meanwhile, CM Punk has revealed an unwritten WWE rule that allows performers to exceed their allotted segment time on live television if the segment is exceptionally good and engaging for the audience. Punk emphasizes the importance of respecting fellow wrestlers' time, often going shorter than his allotted time and collaborating with others to ensure the show flows smoothly. He cited examples of popular acts like The Rock and The Bloodline receiving flexibility when their segments captivate the crowd, especially overseas where audience reactions contribute to the moment. Punk’s insights come as WWE prepares to launch the "WWE: Unreal" docuseries, which will provide fans with behind-the-scenes access, and as he prepares for his World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther at SummerSlam. This perspective underscores WWE's blend of scripted timing and organic crowd engagement to deliver compelling entertainment.