WWE WrestleMania 42 Location Uncertain Amid Revenue Concerns

WrestleMania 42's Venue in Question

WWE has decided to relocate WrestleMania 42 from its initially planned venue in New Orleans, Louisiana. This change is reportedly due to anticipated lower earnings compared to this year's Las Vegas event. The new venue for this major WWE event has not yet been disclosed, but Saudi Arabia is still a potential candidate.

According to sources, WWE has not made any official announcements regarding future WrestleMania arrangements. Various locations, including London, have been discussed internally. However, WWE's demand for a substantial site fee may hinder the likelihood of hosting the event there.

In contrast, AEW compensates venues for events like All In and Forbidden Door. Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in hosting WrestleMania, but it is unclear if this will happen soon.

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A long-time WWE staff member indicated that if WrestleMania were to take place in Saudi Arabia, it would likely occur later in the year and might be rebranded as 'Super WrestleMania,' similar to The Greatest Royal Rumble. Many industry experts believe this transition is inevitable, especially following the confirmation of the Royal Rumble 2026 PLE in Riyadh.

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Las Vegas as a Strategic Bidding Tool

Currently, Las Vegas is viewed as the likely host for WrestleMania 42 in 2026, following the success of the previous year's event in the city. Reports suggest that WWE is contemplating making Las Vegas a regular venue for WrestleMania, potentially hosting it frequently, especially in years without major events like the Super Bowl or NCAA championships.

Additionally, WWE's consideration of Las Vegas could spark a bidding war among cities eager to host the event.

“Regarding the rumors that WWE could take WrestleMania to Las Vegas more often, many in the company believe that is a negotiation tactic to encourage cities to bid more.”