pay-per-view
noun
: a cable television service by which customers can order access to a particular broadcast for a fee
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Another frequent venue for dream matches in AEW is the annual Forbidden Door pay-per-view, which is held in partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
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Lauren Coates, Variety, 25 May 2025
Its prevalence is why the get-in price for some of the most popular events, such as UFC pay-per-views, are usually so expensive — and why some of the world’s biggest names, including Taylor Swift and Oasis, have reportedly declined to use Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing tool for their tours.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Two title fights sit at the top of the next pay-per-view on the UFC schedule.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Beyond championships, Natalya holds several WWE records for female superstars, including the most pay-per-view appearances, most matches wrestled, and most wins.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Lauren Coates, Variety, 25 May 2025
Its prevalence is why the get-in price for some of the most popular events, such as UFC pay-per-views, are usually so expensive — and why some of the world’s biggest names, including Taylor Swift and Oasis, have reportedly declined to use Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing tool for their tours.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Two title fights sit at the top of the next pay-per-view on the UFC schedule.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Beyond championships, Natalya holds several WWE records for female superstars, including the most pay-per-view appearances, most matches wrestled, and most wins.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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“Pay-per-view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay-per-view. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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