Former Democrat presidential candidate criticizes WWE parent company over WrestleMania 42

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks during the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame dinner on June 9, 2019, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.(Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

“It seems that TKO has really screwed up WWE/Wrestlemania with ads and celebs and getting away from the heart of pro wrestling – and talented performers are paying the price,” he wrote on X.

Several WWE superstars announced they were leaving the company during the week.The wrestlers were either cut outright or their contracts were not renewed by WWE.

Yang echoed concerns from pro wrestling fans, who seemingly took issue with the number of advertisements during the show.

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Regardless of any criticism, WWE said it still put together one of the highest-grossing events in the company’s history.More than 106,000 people attended thetwo-night show.

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Roman Reigns is introduced before the World Heavyweight Championship match against CM Punk during WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 19, 2026.(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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partnership with Fanatics, paid experience sales reached all-time highs.WWE World also featured a lounge for attendees who signed up for Club WWE, the recently announced Gold membership experience for fans.          

“Additionally, WrestleMania 42 set a new digital record, generating more than 1.3 billion views across all social platforms – up 18 percent from the record set at WrestleMania 41.”

Austin Theory, IShowSpeed and Logan Paul enter the arena during the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 18, 2026.(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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RAW,NXT and SmackDown eachstarted their latest episodes hot with new faces being called up and making their debuts on the main roster.