Complete WWE PPV List: Every Major Event from 1985 to 2024

Alright, listen here, WWE’s got a lineup of pay-per-view (PPV) events that fans wait for every single month. You see, these shows have been going on for years, even back to the 1980s! Now they’ve got what folks call the “Big Four” events, and boy, people just love ’em. Let’s dive in a bit to what these are all about, and I’ll list ‘em down nice and simple.

WWE’s Big Four PPVs

Royal Rumble: Held in January, this one kicks off the year with a bang! It’s famous for its 30-man match, with wrestlers thrown out of the ring till one winner remains.
WrestleMania: Oh, this one’s a big deal. Every March or April, it’s like a festival for WWE. Big names come out, and matches here can turn a wrestler into a superstar!
SummerSlam: They call it “The Biggest Party of the Summer,” happening in August. It’s a long-standing tradition with big rivalries and main-event clashes.
Survivor Series: Happening in November, this event’s all about teams facing off. It’s known for its elimination-style matches and team battles.

Now, recently they’ve added Money in the Bank to this list, which usually happens around June or July. The winner of the Money in the Bank match gets a briefcase that lets them “cash in” for a title shot anytime they want. Talk about suspense!

Monthly WWE Events – The Yearly Schedule

WWE holds one PPV event almost every month. Except for October, which has two events, there’s usually something exciting lined up each month. These events are held for about three hours, and each one is loaded with big matches and surprises for the fans watching live or on streaming platforms like WWE Network.

For example, in July 2024, there was the NXT Heatwave event, right after Money in the Bank, both happening in Canada. So, you see, WWE doesn’t rest! They keep rolling out these shows to keep fans engaged. Here’s a rough idea of what the WWE calendar can look like:

January: Royal Rumble
February: Elimination Chamber
March/April: WrestleMania
May: Backlash
June: Hell in a Cell or another main event
July: Money in the Bank
August: SummerSlam
September: Clash of Champions
October: Extreme Rules and Halloween Havoc
November: Survivor Series
December: TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs)

Now, not every year is the same – sometimes they change up the names, add new ones, or even bring back some old favorites. But this list here gives you a pretty good idea of what fans expect every year.

Changes Over Time

Back in the day, WWE started with fewer shows, but as wrestling got more popular, they kept adding to the lineup. The WWE Network now makes it easy for folks to watch these events online. And these days, they’re not just called “PPV”; they’re “Premium Live Events” or PLEs, which fans can catch streaming on various platforms like Disney+ Hotstar.

And it’s not just the main WWE shows – NXT, WWE’s “developmental” brand, has its own events too. Shows like NXT Vengeance Day, Stand & Deliver, and Halloween Havoc happen every year. These smaller shows give new wrestlers a chance to shine and prove they’re ready for the big leagues. And let me tell ya, these new wrestlers are hungry!

Watching WWE PPVs

Watching these events is easy now, thanks to streaming. Fans can catch everything live, including WrestleMania, on platforms like the WWE Network or Disney+ Hotstar in some countries. The fans get every slam, every title match, and every surprise without leaving the couch.

So, there you have it. WWE PPVs bring the biggest, baddest wrestlers together, month after month, year after year, giving fans around the world something to cheer, boo, and talk about till the next one rolls around. That’s why WWE keeps its fans coming back, PPV after PPV!