WWE Star Cody Rhodes Calls $9,950 Bus Tour Ticket Price 'Absurd'

The three-time Undisputed WWE Champion believes fans shouldn't have to pay exorbitant prices for premium experiences.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:54pm

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Cody Rhodes, the current three-time Undisputed WWE Champion, has criticized the high prices of the premium ticket packages being offered for his upcoming WrestleMania 42 bus tour experience. Rhodes acknowledged that the $9,950 per ticket price is an 'absurd amount of money,' but expressed gratitude that fans are willing to pay such a steep cost to be part of the intimate event.

Why it matters

The high prices of premium WWE ticket packages have been a point of contention among fans, with many feeling that the company is pricing out the average fan in favor of catering to the wealthy elite. Rhodes' comments highlight the ongoing debate around the accessibility and affordability of top-tier wrestling experiences.

The details

The premium ticket package for Rhodes' WrestleMania 42 bus tour, offered through On Location Experiences, a company in partnership with WWE since 2022, includes various exclusive experiences and opportunities. However, the steep $9,950 per ticket price has drawn criticism from both Rhodes and fans. Additionally, the company is offering a premium package for May's Clash in Italy event, which starts at $1,150 per person and includes a private pasta-making session with a WWE star and reserved seating at a wine event, but does not include a front-row seat to the show itself.

  • Cody Rhodes is scheduled to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton either on Saturday, April 18, or Sunday, April 19, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
  • The WrestleMania 42 bus tour experience is set to take place in the weeks leading up to the event.

The players

Cody Rhodes

The current three-time Undisputed WWE Champion who is critical of the high prices of the premium ticket packages for his upcoming WrestleMania 42 bus tour experience.

On Location Experiences

A company that has been in partnership with WWE since 2022 to offer premium ticket packages and experiences for fans, including the $9,950 per ticket WrestleMania 42 bus tour and the $1,150 per person Clash in Italy package.

Randy Orton

The unhinged WWE superstar who is scheduled to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.

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What they’re saying

“I've got a good plan for them this year, because like you said, that's an absurd amount of money. And, gosh, thanks for... the fact that people are out there paying that, that makes me feel incredible. So, I want them to definitely feel like they got a unique and cool experience and something intimate for us.”

— Cody Rhodes, Three-time Undisputed WWE Champion

What’s next

Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 in either April or May 2026.

The takeaway

The high prices of premium WWE ticket packages continue to be a point of contention, with even the company's top stars like Cody Rhodes acknowledging that the costs are 'absurd' and pricing out many fans. This highlights the ongoing debate around the accessibility and affordability of top-tier wrestling experiences.