WWE has expanded its international schedule with Triple H at the helm, with major shows in Europe, and even hosted the Elimination Chamber in 2024 in Perth, Australia, which allowed its Australian stars to perform in front of their local fans.
Australian star Grayson Waller recently appeared in “Western sport“, where he reflects on the aforementioned Elimination Chamber event and his desire for WWE to continue to grow in Australia. The star also explained the impact of the show in Perth on tourism and business, which is the one of the main reasons why Australia would want to host another WWE event.
“Not only did they get to do the show, but they got to experience a little bit more of the Australian culture, and I think everyone wants to come back and experience that again. I know that, especially the Australian tourism board Perth, you I know, I would love to see us again, we would love to be back,” Waller said. “Perth is a bit further away from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and I think a lot of people came for this show this year.”
The “WWE SmackDown” star returned to his hometown for the PWA promotion and claimed WWE was not opposed to it. He noted that other stars have also competed in their home countries, such as Shinsuke Nakamura, and believes that sending talent back to their home countries is a way to get exposure in WWE without having shows there.
“I think right now WWE really wants to give back and get involved with the independents,” he explained. “I will never forget where I came from, if it’s not for PWA, I’m not in WWE.”
Waller even felt that the popularity of the UFC in Australia could further open the doors for WWE to make more trips to the Antipodes.
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