So, I finally got around to checking out WWE when it rolled through Memphis, TN. Been meaning to catch a live show for a while, and this just lined up nicely. Decided pretty last minute, actually, just saw it advertised and thought, “Yeah, let’s do this.”
Getting Ready and Heading Out
First thing was grabbing tickets. Went online, poked around a bit. Found some decent seats, not ringside or anything crazy, but good enough to see the action. Wasn’t too complicated, just clicked a few buttons and printed them out. Honestly, the hardest part was deciding which section offered the best view without breaking the bank.
Then came the day of the show. Made sure the car had gas, figured out the route to the FedExForum. It’s downtown, so you always gotta plan for a little extra time, you know how it is. Left the house with plenty of time to spare, didn’t want to rush.
The Arena Experience
Parking was about what I expected. Found a garage a few blocks away, paid the fee, and started the walk over. You could feel the energy building as you got closer. Lots of folks in wrestling shirts, families, couples, just a real mix of people heading the same way. Getting inside the arena was smooth enough, standard security check and ticket scan.
Found my section and seat without much trouble. The place was already pretty packed, buzzing with chatter and music playing over the speakers. It’s different being there live compared to watching on TV. You feel the bass from the music, the roar of the crowd is right there around you. It’s loud, really loud, especially when the wrestlers start making their entrances with all the pyro and flashing lights.
The Matches and Atmosphere
- The opening match got the crowd warmed up quickly.
- Saw some big names, guys you see on TV every week. It’s kinda cool seeing them in person, bigger than they look on screen sometimes.
- The crowd was really into it, lots of cheering for the good guys, booing the bad guys. People yelling advice, chanting names. It’s infectious, you kinda get swept up in it.
- There were a few slow points, maybe a match that didn’t quite click, but overall, the pace was good.
- The main event was solid, had everyone on their feet towards the end. Big moves, near falls, the whole nine yards.
You definitely get caught up in the spectacle of it all. The wrestlers really know how to work the crowd. Even if you know it’s entertainment, it’s hard not to react when someone gets slammed through a table right in front of you.
Wrapping Up
By the time the final bell rang, I was pretty tired, but definitely felt like I got my money’s worth. Filing out with the huge crowd took a while, always does. Made the walk back to the car, joined the slow crawl out of the parking garage and headed home.
Overall, it was a fun night out. Something different to do. Seeing WWE live in Memphis was a cool experience, glad I decided to go. Just a good, loud, entertaining show.
