What makes the WWE Live Events so Family-Friendly?

We love to try new experiences with the boys and we have been really fortunate to take them to some pretty awesome events and shows over the last few years. With a crazy busy schedule, we really make family-time and opportunities to make family memories, a top priority.  So I was hesitant when I was offered tickets to the WWE. My first thought was who I was going to get to babysit the kids but then I talked to so many people who had attended shows when THEY were kids. After looking into the event coming to Toronto, I found out that the WWE events are not only affordable for families (tickets start at $20), they are also a totally kid-friendly event. This was something I wanted to experience with my boys!

 

 

The show taught me a few terms like arm drag, hip heist, guillotine, double leg takedown and body slams and of course it didn’t take us long to know who the bad guys were (the entire audience boos) and who we should cheer on (“RKO” for Randy Orton). My boys were yelling “top rope” and “we want tables” with the rest of the audience, when they thought chairs were not quite enough for Daniel Bryan to take down Kane.  I learned the names of the key Superstars and the kids were really excited to see their heroes take the ring right in front of them. Sure, they’re beating each other up, not dissimilar to my own boys when they wrestle at home, but it’s a show, entertainment at its best! WWE encourages families to watch together, talk about it and be sure to tell the kids to “not try this at home”.

So, when did the WWE get so PG? Paul used to go to the Wrestlemania events back in the day when he could cheer on Hulk, but boy have things changed. Since the shows inception, over 30 years ago, the WWE has evolved to become a fabulously cost-effective night out for the family (I saw kids from 3 years old and up!) and an experience you and the kids will never forget. Coupled with the hype and excitement in the arena is the opportunity to engage with your favourite Superstars on social media too! Tweet using a particular hashtag and you could vote how the Divas will entertain you. Share and tag your photos on Instagram or tweet a photo to your favourite wrestler and you might just get ‘favourited’ and retweeted like I did.

Some tips for your first WWE Experience;

1.       Take a trip to your local dollar store and get the kids to help make some signs to hold up at the show. Do your research so you know who will be there and what wrestler’s names to post on the sign. Jayden (age 7), was pretty excited to see Randy Orton!

2.       Watch some YouTube videos or the Pay-per-View Wrestlemania network (now available in Canada) to help the kids understand what they will be seeing and to learn who the key players are at the show. There are even some free apps to get you in the mood and tips for parents. 

3.       It’s really crowded, so try to get there early so that the little ones aren’t too overwhelmed. Buy your snacks early and try to take bathroom breaks during the show and not intermission (line ups were crazy).

4.       Get the kids to save up their allowance! Our boys took $30 each to spend on something special to remember the event. There are all of your favourite wrestling superstars on t-shirts, flashing gold necklaces, wristbands, and signed posters.

5.       My boys also suggest that you watch out for flying sweat! LOL!

Watch the WWE Facebook or Twitter feeds to see when the Superstars will be coming to your city! I promise that it will be family fun you will never forget.

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