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Pre-sale tickets for WWE event at Perth’s RAC Arena up for grabs on June 30

Joe SpagnoloThe West Australian
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John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Camera IconJohn Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Fans hoping to see wrestling star and Hollywood actor John Cena in the flesh can secure their spot at RAC Arena when pre-sale tickets go on sale on Monday.

Cena will headline the return of WWE to Perth from October 10-13, with three shows scheduled — Friday Night Smackdown, Saturday’s Crown Jewel and Monday night RAW.

Pre-sale combo tickets for the shows go on sale 1pm June 30, while fans who pre-register will gain early access to tickets.

General public combo tickets will be at 1pm Wednesday, July 2.

“This will be the last time fans can see the legendary John Cena live at a WWE event in Australia, with the weekend in Perth part of his global retirement tour,” Tourism Minister Reece Whitby said.

“For over two decades, John Cena has declared ‘you can’t see me’, well Perth, now you can.

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“This blockbuster weekend promises an action-packed line up that can’t be seen anywhere else in Australia, New Zealand, or South East Asia this year, and tickets are sure to sell out fast.”

The State Government won’t say how much bringing the wrestling extravaganza to WA is costing taxpayers.

But, according to the Government, last year’s WWE Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium attracted 18,000 fans from outside of WA and generated $36.2 million for the local economy.

“Major events are a key part of the Cook Government’s tourism strategy, they fill our hotels, boost hospitality and tourism businesses, and encourage visitors to not only come to WA, but to stay longer, and explore further,” Mr Whitby said.

This week, WWE superstars Bianca Belair and Montez Ford explored WA’s tourism destinations, including Kings Park and Exmouth, exploring the wonders of WA’s Coral Coast, promoting the state.

WWE Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium in Perth in 2024. Rhea Ripley celebrates the win over Nia Jax.
Camera IconWWE Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium in Perth in 2024. Rhea Ripley celebrates the win over Nia Jax. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian

Australian-born WWE sensation, Rhea Ripley — who was the show stopper at last year’s event in Perth — is also expected to be part of the October wrestling events.

With WWE’s new global broadcast partnership with Netflix, Western Australia will be seen by hundreds of millions of viewers around the world, showcasing the State to a massive international audience.

WWE hasn’t yet released details of how much it will cost wrestling fans to attend the Perth events, but at last year’s Perth WWE event ringside tickets started at $400.

Fans can register for pre-sale tickets here.

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