Okay so last Tuesday I finally got tickets for WWE Raw here in Everett, and man let me tell you, figuring out the venue stuff was its own little adventure. Should’ve known!
The Parking Nightmare
First up, parking. Total headache. Rolled up around 6 pm thinking, “Eh, it’s Tuesday, how bad could it be?” Oh boy. Wrong. The official lots near Angel of the Winds Arena? They were packed solid, like sardines in a can way before the main event. Drove around like a lost puppy for nearly 20 minutes. Every “Lot Full” sign felt like a personal insult! Ended up spotting that gravel overflow lot off Pacific Ave, kinda behind that big hardware store. Wasn’t pretty, was a bit of a walk, and cost me thirty bucks. Cash only, too. Pro tip? Get there by 5 pm latest if you want a prayer of getting close without needing a second mortgage for parking.
Seating Surprises (Good and Bad)
So my ticket said Section 108, Row M. Sounded decent, right? Well… walked in and discovered we were kinda tucked right behind one of those massive speaker towers near the ramp. Couldn’t see a dang thing when wrestlers made their entrance from that side. During the promos? Forget hearing clearly, just a wall of distorted sound booming at us. Felt like my fillings were gonna rattle loose!
The good surprise? Snacks! Concession lines were crazy long, as expected. But I spotted a couple of vending machine spots tucked away near the restrooms on the 100 level concourse. No line, just grabbed a water and a bag of chips real quick between matches. Lifesaver.
Also learned:
- Comfort matters: Those arena seats are rock hard after an hour. Brought a thin cushion? Best decision ever. Saw others just suffering.
- Expect chaos getting out: Final bell rings, everyone stampedes for the exits. Sat tight for 15 extra minutes letting the initial wave crash out. Much less stressful stroll back to that dusty overflow lot.
Overall? Awesome show once it started. But navigating the venue details? That felt like surviving a no-DQ match itself. Next time, I’m scoping out parking reservations weeks early and triple-checking those seat views before I click “Buy”. Maybe even pack binoculars. Seriously.
