TNA Wrestling made headlines after claiming a record-breaking crowd of 7,794 at Sure for Glory contained in the Tsongas Middle, however now that quantity is below scrutiny—and the venue’s personal information are elevating some eyebrows.
In line with paperwork reviewed by Wrestlenomics, the actual figures could also be decrease. Data from the College of Massachusetts Lowell, which owns the Tsongas Middle, present that solely 5,554 tickets had been bought, and 6,137 had been really scanned by way of the turnstiles the night time of the occasion. The info comes instantly from venue operator Oak View Group.
Nonetheless, the present was referred to as successful by each the venue and TNA, with huge meals and beverage gross sales that reportedly ranked among the many highest in area historical past. When pressed concerning the conflicting numbers, TNA spokesperson Ross Forman defended the corporate’s announcement, saying it was backed by the venue.
“The introduced quantity was verified by venue administration and the occasion did set a venue document.”
Backing that up, Keith Vaske, District GM of Oak View Group, confirmed that Sure for Glory holds the document—for a ticketed sporting occasion on the Tsongas Middle.
“We do take into account it to be a document for a ticketed sporting occasion on the Tsongas Middle.”
Vaske added that 243 premium seats not mirrored within the official report introduced the ticketed whole to 7,484, and clarified that promoters usually have the ultimate say in what quantity will get pushed out to the general public.
“This can be a normal apply now we have with most promoters for occasions as it’s in the end their occasion to ship out messaging.”
TNA’s remaining tally additionally included standing-room attendees, media, VIPs, and credentialed company.
“Past our ticketed attendees we additionally had many seats and standing room solely occupied by TNA credentialed company, media, employees, VIPs, and different teams that introduced the full attendance to 7,794.”
Whereas some followers and analysts imagine the true quantity was possible between 6,000 and seven,000, it’s clear that Sure for Glory was nonetheless an enormous night time for TNA Wrestling—a legit turnout, robust gross sales, and renewed fan curiosity.
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November 10, 2025 4:35 pm