So today I got this urge to watch WWE live in Arkansas next year. Figured I should check their 2024 schedule, right? Easy peasy. Or so I thought.
The Great Search Begins
First thing I did was grab my laptop and type in “WWE Arkansas 2024 dates” like anybody would. Big mistake. Got flooded with ticket reseller sites and outdated info from 2022 shows. Even saw some sketchy posts claiming events happening on Thursdays when WWE always tours weekends.
Started clicking around like a madman. Ticketmaster? Nope, only showed current year. Official WWE schedule page? Their filter kept resetting to “upcoming events”. Felt like digital hide-and-seek.
The Breakthrough
Finally remembered local venues post dates early. Checked Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock first. Scrolled through their ugly-ass event calendar until I spotted it in February 2024. Bingo!
Marked these down for Arkansas shows:
- Raws: Feb 19 & Sept 30
- SmackDowns: Feb 20 & October 1
The Streaming Nightmare
Then the real headache started. Tried to figure how to stream without cable. Peacock has all WWE stuff but needs premium subscription. Hulu has next-day episodes but misses live events.
Called up my buddy Dave who works at Dish Network. He spilled the tea:
- ESPN+ carries some PPVs but not weekly shows
- FOX app only works if you already have cable login
- Sling Blue package covers FOX in some areas
Ended up using my brother’s YouTube TV credentials like a damn moocher. Watched last month’s SmackDown replay as test run. Buffered twice during Roman Reigns’ entrance. Typical.
Lessons Learned
Now I got it all nailed down:
- Arkansas tickets go on sale through venue sites 90 days before
- Simmons Bank Arena website actually updates faster than WWE’s own schedule
- Local bars near Pine Bluff show PPVs if streaming craps out
Whole process took three hours and two coffees. Next time I’m just texting Dave first. Still pumped to see Sami Zayn live though.
