It’s often been noted that the location of Tropicana Field has held back Tampa Bay Rays fans from attending games. But it didn’t stop WWE fans from attending the Royal Rumble. The WWE announced that 48,044 people attended the Royal Rumble on Saturday, a Tropicana Field record. Well, Tropicana Field was filled to capacity on Saturday night. The stadium’s highest attendance average was in its first season, when the Rays averaged 30,942 people per home game in 1998.

Source: Fox News January 28, 2024 20:19 UTC