Alright, so I heard the rumble that WWE was heading back to Manchester, New Hampshire this year, 2024. Been a while since I caught a live show, so I thought, why not give it a go? Decided pretty quick I wanted to be there.
Getting Things Sorted
First step was snagging tickets. Went online, poked around the usual spots. Found some seats that didn’t require selling a kidney, which was a nice surprise. Honestly expected them to be pricier. Got two, figured I’d drag a buddy along. Process was smooth enough, got the confirmation email, and that was that. Marked the date on the calendar.
The Day Arrives
Fast forward to show day. Planned to get there a bit early, you know how arena traffic and parking can be. Drove down towards the SNHU Arena. Sure enough, things started backing up a few blocks out. Found a parking garage nearby – paid a small fortune for it, naturally – but at least it wasn’t miles away. Walking towards the arena, you could feel the buzz. Lots of fans decked out in gear, excited chatter all around.
Inside the Action
Got through security, which moved okay, and headed inside. The place was already pretty full. Found our section, climbed the stairs, located our seats. View was decent, could see the ring clearly. Grabbed a soda – again, ridiculously expensive, but what can you do? Settled in as the arena lights dimmed and the pre-show stuff started.
Then, the main event kicked off. The roar from the crowd when the first entrance music hit was something else. You just don’t get that energy watching at home. The whole night was pretty solid, saw some familiar faces and some newer ones I wasn’t as familiar with. Production was slick, lots of pyro and fancy lights.
- The crowd reactions were wild for some of the big names.
- There was one particular match that really got everyone invested, lots of back and forth.
- Seeing those power moves live hits different, you really feel the impact.
Didn’t see every single superstar I hoped for, but that’s how these live events go sometimes. Still, the ones who were there put on a heck of a performance. Lots of cheering, some booing, just a fun, loud atmosphere.
Heading Home
Show wrapped up, lights came on. Then came the mass exodus. Everyone trying to leave at once, same old story. Took a while just to get out of the arena doors, then another slow shuffle back to the parking garage. Getting out of the garage and onto the main road took ages. Probably added a good 45 minutes just sitting in traffic trying to leave the downtown area.
But hey, despite the parking costs and the exit jams, it was a really fun night. Seeing WWE live is just a different experience. The energy, the crowd, seeing the performers up close – it’s worth doing if you’re a fan. Glad I decided to go check out the Manchester show this year. Definitely felt like I got my money’s worth in entertainment.
