Questions about seeing WWE live

[xCompackx]

So I've semi-seriously put it out there to my folks that we should see Royal Rumble live. We could only be able to afford the top level seating and I have a few questions about seeing live shows.

1. Is the in-ring action visible easily on top level?

2. Can we bring iPods and such in to take pictures?

3. Are there crazy lines at concession stands and how much is the food?

Thanks if you can answer these

[Fiddleford H. McGucket]

1. I was at the Cheap(ish) seats for Raw a few years back.....You should be able t see everything fairly well, but depending on the size of the arena you MAY end up watching the Tron most of the night.

2. No Flash Photography is the official policy, that said, you can take ictures, just don't expect them to be great ones.

3. Concession Prices are generally set by the stadium. It IS outrageously expensive though (Think $5-$7 for a Soda & Hot Dog) Lines are also a random thing, best thing to do is get ANYTHING you want before you sit down (As you'll be let in and allowed to take your seat LONG before "Curtain")

Other basic stuff (From the last live show I went to):

~ Commentary is JUST for the folks at home. No worries about Cole ruining a live show.

~ Every show is somebody's "First Show"......Let yourself get lost in the grandeur of being there and take off the "Smark Goggles" and just have fun.

[Bone Daddy]

1. Never had a problem with seats, the guys are a little small, but it's still fun and I've sat about as far away as you can sit
2. Never had a problem bringing in a camera. I've heard the only issues have to do with people trying to bring in pro level cameras
3. Treat yourself to a $5 popcorn. There is just something about arena popcorn that I love

[Mayonnaise]

1. As has been said, they'll look a little small but, not bad. Plus you'll have all the screens to help out.

2. You might get hassled a little if it looks like you're taking video but, should be no issues.

3. Lines will be long and prices are hard to tell.

[xCompackx]

I dunno... I really would love to be in the floor level rows. A chance to be on international tv is a really good selling point for me. But man, those ticket prices are expensive

[CH Punk]

1. Considering you're going to a TV/PPV event, whenever there is something subtle that you can't quite make out you can always look at the Titantron and no matter where you are you can always see the action in the ring.
2. SLRs and video cameras are out but if you use the iphone/ipod touch's camera you should be fine.
3. Arenas decide the prices and love to make a massive profit so, it's best to have eaten something before the show and merch can be quite expensive (programmes, WWE radios [if you want to listen to the commentary for 25$ I think] and the like).

By the way, you get to keep the chair if you buy ringside seats for a PPV (it's a custom PPV branded chair).

Have fun.

[Dean-o]

1. I've never sat in the uppers, but from experience from NBA games, it's still fun either way.

2. Honestly, no one will bother you sitting up there. Its when you sit ringside with the camera phone going is when they tell you to stop.

3. Eat before you go in the arena. Else you will spend a fortune on crappy food and probably miss something by standing in line. I never eat the shows because I don't like missing a single second of the show I paid to watch. Save that food money for a t-shirt or something else.

[jerichoholic86]

I've never been to the Scottrade Center but I just visited their website and it looks like some floor seats are still available. Don't be fooled by previous posts. The free commemorative folding chairs are only for the first 10 or so rows on the floor. I sat 3rd row last year for the Rumble and it was quite the experience, but yes it was also quite expensive. I've sat further back for other PPV's in different venues but it all depends on seating and the size of the building, but I've always had a great time. The feeling of a live event, especially a PPV, is unreal.

[MiLB Fan]

Jan 4, 2012 0:12:18 GMT -5 xCompackx said:

I dunno... I really would love to be in the floor level rows. A chance to be on international tv is a really good selling point for me. But man, those ticket prices are expensive

Trust me, floor seats aren't all they're cracked up to be. I had them for 2 of the 4 shows WWE ran at the CONSOL Energy Center and found it really hard to follow the action when it wasn't in the ring. Then of course you had people waving their signs in the air (yes, even at house shows people had signs--they must be meatheads like Mr. Perfect). Your view might even be better in the upper deck.

Before the shows I attended, they ran a prerecorded announcement that said, among other things, taking pictures for your own use was perfectly fine. I used my iPhone camera and no one said anything.

The lines at concession stands aren't bad; it's the merchandise stands that cause a huge crush of people.

If you have the chance to see WWE live, take it! There's just something about walking into the seating bowl and seeing the ring that really gets me pumped for the show. And if it's an event like the Royal Rumble, you'll see the entrance set before those watching it on PPV.

[percymania]

1. Is the in-ring action visible easily on top level?

Yes, and in fact you might even have a better view of all the action compared to someone on the floor. There more things to block a person's view at a lower level. Up high, you have an unobstructed view of the whole ring and all four sides around it. I sat near the top of the arena for Royal Rumble '07 and we felt like we had a great view.

2. Can we bring iPods and such in to take pictures?

Yes. Takes lots of them and post them here. (though it's hard to get good pictures from the nosebleeds)

3. Are there crazy lines at concession stands and how much is the food?

The WWE has nothing to do with concession sales. That's all controlled by the arena and their vendors. The price will vary, but they won't be cheap. Lines will vary from arena to arena, and even from stand to stand. From my experiences, the lines are usually pretty long. Of course they are busy before the show and during divas/undercard/Al Snow matches.

[Deleted]

Had pretty high up seats when I saw the WWE at Staples Center and I was surprised how easy it was to see most everything.

[Deleted]

Just got back from this week's Smackdown and honestly I'll say this

1.) I had amazing seats and I was able to see the action clearly. This is a cam shot I took tonight, I saw better than the cam could though but still good.

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You shouldn't really have any problems. Even those at the very top could see but if all else fails watch the titantron. I found myself turning to it every once in a while just to do it.

2.) I did as you know, a lot of people did, no real problems. I mean I didn't record any video but still good. They didn't really bother anyone from what I could see even though it's not "allowed".

3.) Depends which arena you go to. My arena served chicken tenders and fries for 6.50 but the "tenders" were straight huge and a lot of fries so I got way more than I expected. Worth it. There weren't any lines either but I was closer to the front I'd say but still depends where you are. What I see isn't what you see since your arena could be different.

[vivix]

I have a philosophy on seats, get withing 3 rows or get seats just off the floor. Otherwise you'll miss something.

[thelonewolf527]

It's the Royal Rumble so I say get whatever you can get. I've never been to one, but I really do want to go to it if it ever comes back to New York. Even if you're up high, you'll still get to participate in the countdowns.

[Nikki Heyman]

I've been to two Rumbles, so my advice...

-Unless you REALLY want the chair, don't sit in the floor sections. Everyone stands up for the 10-sec countdown and you won't be able to see anything unless you're in the first couple of rows or on the ramp.

-being off the floor affords you a better look at what happens outside the ring

-If you're taking pictures, take a camera. Cellphones are usually frowned upon only because Security can't tell if you're taking a picture or a video.

-I agree with the prior poster who suggested you eat before the show. It's always a hassle to leave your seat and people will still tend to leave at the same time for stuff.

-if you can swing the $, get the PPV T-shirt to commemorate the event. much cheaper than the chairs.

[Oh Cry Me a Screwball]

I agree with everyone that if you're not in the first couple of rows, don't get floor seats, unless you really don't want to watch the show. The first raised rows are always the best seats, and are way closer than how they look on TV. If you don't mind not being on TV, you can get these seats even cheaper as most arenas put a premium on the camera side sections.

The policies seem to be against mostly video and removable lenses (no professional equipment is allowed), but arena staff may be different in how they go about enforcing the rules, so it could change.

Also, I'm sure you know this already, but since I have a relative phobia of sudden loud noises (not enough to keep me from going, mind you), I should warn you, pyro is way the f*** louder than it sounds on TV, so be ready for it. Kane especially drives me nuts because there's no warning for his entrance, especially if he's in the Rumble.

[Tessmachers-Ass-Fan]

Jan 4, 2012 1:16:33 GMT -5 @kn said:

Just got back from this week's Smackdown

SPOILER: Click to show

{Spoiler}

They are still having problems to get a tv-show sold out?

[Oh Cry Me a Screwball]

Bear in mind that those would probably be the last seats to be put up for sale, and that some of them may not be sold at all because that's where the hard camera is.

[Deleted]

Jan 4, 2012 3:38:48 GMT -5 Tessmachers-Ass-Fan said:

Jan 4, 2012 1:16:33 GMT -5 @kn said:

Just got back from this week's Smackdown

SPOILER: Click to show

{Spoiler}

They are still having problems to get a tv-show sold out?

I'm wondering that myself. On the side I was sitting it was mostly full, pretty much mainly full but that side there wasn't much people as you can see. I get a feeling it was more of a promotional problem. Some of my friends that watch wrestling had no idea SD was coming here and they also advertised Mark Henry vs Big Show vs Orton for the title in a special dark match but with 2 of them injured (although Henry is there) it would really turn people away. Some of my friends were asking when it was and when I told them they said they wish they knew ahead of time.

Just bad promotion IMO. When's the last time a show's been sold out that's not in a huge city like Chicago and NY? Weird though. Overall it was a good show. Just that part was shocking a little bit.

Then again I remember when I went to the booth and asked what tickets were open that side wasn't really available for me. Not sure what that was about but that's what he said so I took what I could.

[blues]

Jan 3, 2012 23:50:30 GMT -5 Fiddleford H. McGucket said:

It IS outrageously expensive though (Think $5-$7 for a Soda & Hot Dog)

Tbh thats pretty cheap if it was in my country.