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Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
WrestleMania 42 to take place in Las Vegas once again
WWE announced on Wednesday that WrestleMania 42 will be held in Las Vegas for the second straight year after it was previously revealed that New Orleans would be the host site. Reports about the premiere event of the WWE season leaving New Orleans surfaced a few weeks back. As speculation ran rampant on social media, WWE announced during its Money in the Bank premium live event that WrestleMania will be back at Allegiant Stadium. "Las Vegas helped to deliver the biggest WrestleMania of all time, shattering records and delivering an amazing week for fans around the world," WWE president Nick Khan said in a news release. "We look forward to once again working with the talented and effective teams at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Allegiant Stadium to bring WrestleMania back to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World." Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) CEO Steve Hill, who talked to Fox News Digital earlier this year ahead of WrestleMania 41, touted the return of the event as well. "We are honored that WWE has once again selected Las Vegas to host the biggest event on their calendar," Hill said. "Bringing WrestleMania 42 to Las Vegas underscores our city's reputation for elevating world-class events to new heights. We are excited to build on last year's success and deliver an even more incredible experience for the WWE Universe in 2026." WrestleMania in Las Vegas was just as busy as Super Bowl week in the city. WWE hosted events up and down the Las Vegas Strip, including the Hall of Fame ceremony, the Roast of WrestleMania and WrestleMania After Dark at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. WWE said "Monday Night Raw," "Friday Night SmackDown" and WWE World will return. NXT Stand & Deliver will also take place in the city. It will be the second time in WrestleMania's history that the show will be hosted in the same city in consecutive years. WrestleMania IV and WrestleMania V were held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AFTER SHATTERING RECORDS IN THE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, WRESTLEMANIA® RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18 & SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
Announcement Includes Video Featuring WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque Atop WrestleMania Host Venue Allegiant Stadium (Watch Here) Ticket Pre-Sale Registration Now Available Here LAS VEGAS, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), today announced that Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026 – doubling down on the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World. The announcement comes on the heels of a historic WrestleMania 41 this past April in Las Vegas, which became the most successful and highest-grossing event in WWE history, drawing 124,693 fans over two nights at Allegiant Stadium. WrestleMania 42 will mark the third time Las Vegas has hosted WWE's biggest event of the year (2026, 2025 and 1993). During Monday Night Raw, the announcement was celebrated with a video featuring WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque atop the 195-foot tall Allegiant Stadium. Watch it here. "Las Vegas helped to deliver the biggest WrestleMania of all time, shattering records and delivering an amazing week for fans around the world," said Nick Khan, WWE President. "We look forward to once again working with the talented and effective teams at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Allegiant Stadium to bring WrestleMania back to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World." "We are honored that WWE has once again selected Las Vegas to host the biggest event on their calendar," said Steve Hill, President and CEO of the LVCVA. "Bringing WrestleMania 42 to Las Vegas underscores our city's reputation for elevating world-class events to new heights. We are excited to build on last year's success and deliver an even more incredible experience for the WWE Universe in 2026." In addition to two nights of WrestleMania, WWE will bring Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown, Stand & Deliver and WWE World – a multi-day interactive fan experience hosted in partnership with Fanatics Events – to Las Vegas, as well as a variety of other fan and community events designed to give back to the local region. Official WrestleMania 42 Priority Passes will soon be available through exclusive partner On Location, offering fans premium seating, hospitality events with Superstar appearances, exclusive photo opportunities, and more. Starting today, fans can place a deposit to secure access ahead of the general public. To learn more about WrestleMania 42 Priority Passes or to place a deposit, please visit: Additional ticket details and event information will be announced in the coming months. To register to be the first to hear about pre-sale opportunities for WrestleMania 42, please visit: About WWEWWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at and About The LVCVA The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 151,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to or About Allegiant Stadium Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and home to the Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium is an award-winning global events destination. A state-of-the-art, multipurpose venue with a capacity of 65,000, Allegiant Stadium has hosted world-class music artists such as Garth Brooks, The Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, Taylor Swift and BTS with more legendary concerts to come. The fully enclosed stadium is also home to the UNLV Rebels football team and has hosted premier sporting events such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, Pac-12 Championship Game, Las Vegas Bowl, and WWE SummerSlam. The venue hosted NFL Pro Bowls in both 2022 and 2023, and Super Bowl LVIII in February of 2024 – the first in Las Vegas history and hosted WrestleMania 41 in April of 2025. Allegiant Stadium is committed to giving back to the community through numerous diversity, inclusion, and community outreach initiatives. In addition, Allegiant Stadium is proud to be both LEED Gold certified and powered by 100% Nevada-sourced renewable energy and is dedicated to implementing sustainable practices and programs. For more information on Allegiant Stadium, visit or follow us at @allegiantstadm on X and @allegiantstadium on Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE stars attend NBA playoffs: Triple H steals the spotlight courtside
Image via Getty The Indiana Pacers' dominant run in the NBA Playoffs saw an unexpected crossover with the world of sports entertainment, as WWE icons Triple H, Nick Khan, and Pat McAfee lit up the sidelines during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers, who now lead the series 3-1 against the New York Knicks, got more than just fanfare – they got 'The Game' himself, complete with his legendary WWE entrance video, sending the crowd into a frenzy. WWE meets the NBA While WWE has long flirted with mainstream sports, this appearance was something else. The NBA arena featured Triple H's signature entrance visuals on the jumbotron, typically reserved for the squared circle. Fans in the arena and across social media platforms were stunned – and delighted. 'This man Triple H got a whole entrance at the Pacer game 😂,' one fan wrote on X, while another added, 'Triple H really said 'Time to Play the Game' courtside. The King of Kings knows how to make an entrance ANYWHERE!' — SenBaijnath (@SenBaijnath) The crossover wasn't entirely unexpected. WWE had previously joked about 'booking' the Knicks vs. Pacers rivalry after a SmackDown segment last year featured a dramatic face-off between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo WWE is clearly leaning into its influence, and it seems the Pacers have embraced the synergy. Also present at the game was WWE CEO Nick Khan, alongside McAfee, a proud Pacers supporter and WWE commentator. The trio's presence comes amid a steady ratings climb for WWE SmackDown, which drew 1.38 million viewers on May 23, despite going up against stiff competition from the NBA and NHL playoffs. Stephanie Vaquer's push reflects WWE's evolving vision Meanwhile, WWE's NXT brand is making headlines of its own. Rising star Stephanie Vaquer, who recently lost her NXT Women's Championship in dramatic fashion, is rumored to be heading to the main roster. Reports suggest Vaquer may soon debut on Monday Night RAW, with potential plans involving a major storyline alongside other rising talents. Vaquer's potential promotion, coupled with WWE's growing footprint in mainstream sports events, highlights a strategic push under Triple H's creative leadership. With WWE now finding ways to blend entertainment and real-world sports seamlessly, moments like this could become the norm. Whether it's at ringside or courtside, WWE seems to have found its sweet spot - right in the heart of pop culture's biggest stages. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE cuts Tampa residency short, cancels NXT at Yuengling Center
WWE was set for a four-night takeover of Tampa this weekend at the Yuengling Center, beginning with Saturday Night's Main Event, followed by NXT's Battleground on Sunday, Raw on Monday, and a live episode of NXT on The CW on Tuesday. But the schedule has now been cut to just three nights. Advertisement 'WWE's NXT Live on the CW event, originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, has been canceled,' according to WrestleTix, which tracks ticket information. The X account reports around 1,700 tickets were distributed for the canceled event. Saturday Night's Main Event and Raw are nearing sellouts, while Battleground has surpassed 6,000 tickets sold. Per the venue's website, the Yuengling Center is a 10,500-seat arena. WWE's four-night residency in Tampa was part of a new initiative under its parent company, TKO. Last year, WWE President Nick Khan teased the concept of 'All-Star TKO Weekends,' a series of events featuring WWE and UFC in the same city. The first 'TKO Takeover' took place last month in Kansas City, MO. Over five days, the T-Mobile Center hosted events from TKO's newest property, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), a UFC Fight Night, and an episode of WWE Raw. Tampa was going to be a WWE-exclusive TKO residency. But with ticket prices reaching into the thousands of dollars, it appears WWE and TKO may have misjudged fan demand. Advertisement WWE has yet to announce a new location for next Tuesday's NXT on The CW. However, the WWE Performance Center in Orlando appears to be the most likely option. Fans who purchased tickets for Tuesday's show should expect to receive an automatic refund within 14 to 21 days. More from
Daily Record
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
WWE and UFC TKO merger tease 'big announcement' as Dana White and Co launch bid to revolutionise boxing
The WWE and UFC merger's parent company, TKO, are hoping to make their mark in the word of boxing very soon TKO chief Nick Khan says that a 'big announcement' is coming soon as the WWE and UFC merger look to make their move into professional boxing. The group was formed in 2023, with the UFC and WWE now falling under the TKO banner. And after their link up with Saudi Minister for Sport Turki Al-Sheikh - who has been responsible for funding and staging some of the biggest fights in boxing in the past two and a half years - TKO are now looking to launch their own boxing league that will see some of the best names in the sport face off against each other. In an appearance on the Bill Simmons podcast, TKO director Khan insists plans are at an advanced stage ahead of their first boxing cards and that an announcement is due in the coming weeks. He said: "Nothing to be acquired. We're going to grow it organically. If we're in mid-April now, I'd look for a big announcement on that in the next 4-6 weeks as to what our first card's going to be and who is going to be on that card. "We want it to be UFC and WWE-like. But you'll see an announcement with more to come. I don't mean to intentionally be cryptic on the whole thing, but we have a plan." TKO's proposal to start a boxing league would completely shake up the whole landscape of the sport. Professional boxers currently compete for world honours in the four major sanctioning bodies, the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Council (WBC), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and the World Boxing Organisation (WBO). More lightly regarded titles around the world can be won under the banner of organisations such as the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) and the European Boxing Union (EBU). But with the financial might of Al-Sheikh - who has brought mega stars including Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury and Terence Crawford out to fight in the Middle East - TKO are now hoping to revolutionise the way the game is run. However, last month WBO president Mauricio Sulaiman claimed he was not concerned about TKO's potential takoever and insists that added competition can only be good for boxing. He told ESPN: "I have absolutely no concern or no negative views whatsoever [of TKO boxing]. "I think anything that comes into boxing is sensational. ... [Regarding a campaign], I know a lot of people started speculating and finding conspiracy theories or whatever, but absolutely not. "I think the WBC should make its position public, which is [TKO boxing] is a good opportunity because we have always supported any movement, any company, any tournaments that have been put together. "I truly believe that with the multibillion joint venture that is supposed to be TKO and UFC and WWE and what His Excellency has done in just under two years, it should be a great thing for the sport." Dana White has also recently told the same publication that he wants to see professional boxing recognise a single world champion in each weight class, much like the UFC. "It's all going to go away," he stated. "There's going to be one belt. ... It'll be like the UFC. "The model is the model that we have [in UFC]. ... WBC, IBF, WBA, etc., etc. They will deal with those traditional promoters that are out there that exist right now. We're not going to do that. "We're going to have the basic weight classes that started everything. We will have one champion. "And you know how you're going to know who the champion is because they're going to fight their way up through the gauntlet. And once you get into the top five, you know who the five baddest dudes in the heavyweight division are. "And then you'll find out who the champion is. They will defend their titles and that's how it'll work."
