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For the first time in 32 years, WWE is reportedly heading back to Las Vegas for WrestleMania 41.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reports that the company is targeting the Sin City for its showcase event after initially planning on holding the show at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Per Fightful, Minnesota is no longer expected to be the location of WrestleMania by most within WWE.
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WrestleMania 40 took place in Philadelphia in April, and while the show went over well, multiple reports stated that WWE executives had issues with cold weather both nights of show.
That led to reports of WWE personnel wanting to push the event back and hold it indoors in a warmer climate.
Journalist Arash Markazi stated that “WWE president Nick Khan wasn’t ready to announce the location of WrestleMania in 2025 just yet but he said you can assume it won’t be in an outdoor East Coast stadium again and it won’t go head-to-head with the Final Four again. Las Vegas is one of the cities under consideration.”
WrestleMania 41 Highlights Endeavor’s Focus On WWE In Las Vegas
UFC owner Endeavor acquired WWE late last year, leading to reports of more shows held in the fight capital of the world.
The upcoming WWE NXT Battleground show on June 9 is set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
“We are always exploring new frontiers to showcase NXT and we are excited to bring Battleground to this world-class event and production facility in partnership with UFC,” WWE executive Shawn Michaels, who manages the NXT brand, said in a statement.
Endeavor also hosted a press conference in Las Vegas prior to WrestleMania 40, at which current WWE champion Cody Rhodes announced his intent to challenge then-champion Roman Reigns in Philadelphia.
While it’s no surprise to see WWE putting it’s marquee event in Las Vegas, it is surprising to see it happen so soon. Especially after Minneapolis sounded like a done deal.