— Despite initial expectations favoring Minneapolis, WWE’s recent announcement revealed Las Vegas as the chosen location for WrestleMania 41 next year. According to PWInsider.com, this decision underwent a significant shift following Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE. Before the transaction, potential WrestleMania host cities included New Orleans, Orlando, and Vegas.

— Minneapolis surged ahead in the bidding process, generating indirect public comments hinting at their successful bid. However, WWE’s ownership change prompted a pivot to Las Vegas, considering its prestige and strong ties with UFC, a fellow TKO property. With substantial changes occurring at WWE’s helm, neither Orlando nor New Orleans are guaranteed future WrestleMania locations. Instead, future sites will prioritize the financial benefits WWE can secure from government rights fees.

— Interestingly, an international WrestleMania is now on the table, with London reportedly considering a bid. Should London offer an appealing financial package, WWE is expected to seriously consider hosting WrestleMania overseas. This shift underscores WWE’s focus on profit maximization over traditional location norms, signaling a departure from the exclusive North American tradition for WrestleMania.