Complain all you want about it being “fake.” WWE is adored by many around the world.
WWE stars packed Fanatics Fest on Saturday, and you'd think it was Halloween with all the costumes at New York's Javits Center.
The WWE exhibit, where fans could emerge from a tunnel to the beat of their favorite wrestlers' music, was by far the most appealing of the convention.
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A WWE logo shines from WWE World Wrestling Headquarters on January 28, 2024, in Stamford, Connecticut. (John Moore/Getty Images)
Of all the legendary athletes and Hall of Famers in attendance Saturday (Barry Sanders, Cal Ripken Jr., Adrian Peterson and Jerry Rice were among them), the only group that sold out for photo and autograph sessions was the WWE stars.
When Paul “Triple H” Levesque walked into the pop-up 40/40 Club, the crowd that had formed to see him was several rows deep, comparable to the reception only Kevin Durant and Travis Scott have received. Levesque even surprised fans by appearing to his own music at the company’s showcase, prompting a crowd to follow him and his security team.
It's safe to say it's been a fun time for the company, says WWE announcer Peter Rosenberg.
“The growth of the company has been crazy. It's been one of the best times in the history of the company,” Rosenberg told Fox News Digital at Fanatics Fest on Saturday.
“It's been a great time. I've been there since late 2016 and seeing how it's gone from when I first came in to where we are now, I don't want to take all the credit. It's been an amazing time and I'm really excited about what's to come.”
Jey Uso, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair and Peter Rosenberg speak onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at the Jacob Javits Center on August 17, 2024 in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for fans)
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Triple H took over as the company's chief content officer and creative chief (he's essentially the top boss) shortly after his father-in-law, Vince McMahon, retired amid a misconduct investigation.
Who knows if it was a role she wanted or one she signed up for, but she has been successful in almost every story during her reign.
“Obviously, Triple H has been a fantastic piece creatively,” Rosenberg said. “He's done a fantastic job with his vision and we're in a really great place for the company.”
Paul “Triple H” Levesque walks the blue carpet at Jay-Z's 40/40 Club at Fanatics Fest NYC at the Jacob Javits Center on August 17, 2024 in New York City. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for fans)
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WWE stars scheduled to attend Sunday's event include world champions Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, Bayley, The Miz, Logan Paul, Rey Mysterio and Rhea Ripley.
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