MiLB Fan
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Post by MiLB Fan on May 4, 2024 16:18:31 GMT -5
Mania on 420. I love it!! Too bad Rob Van Dam is already in the Hall of Fame.
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Post by Stu on May 4, 2024 16:20:41 GMT -5
So was Minneapolis ever actually locked down or it was it always the subject of rumor and innuendo?
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Post by Mike Strike on May 4, 2024 16:24:19 GMT -5
Holy ****. Living near Vegas has its perks. I can actually go to a Mania!
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ayumidah
Wade Wilson
Don't bother pretending I seem fine, I like that I'm a mess
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Post by ayumidah on May 4, 2024 16:25:06 GMT -5
So was Minneapolis ever actually locked down or it was it always the subject of rumor and innuendo? Minneapolis people said they were eager to make an announcement. But at about the same time they said that, reports started swaying more towards Vegas getting it. While WWE's WrestleMania XL was a smashing success last weekend in Philadelphia, officials in Minneapolis were "anxiously awaiting" word about whether the city has pinned down next year's crown jewel of ring theatrics. The nonprofit Minnesota Sports and Events (MNSE), the lead organization that lobbies to bring major attractions to the Twin Cities, told the Star Tribune last month that it had expected an announcement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) about its pitch to host the popular extravaganza at U.S. Bank Stadium. Typically, the WWE announces the next year's host as the current event nears its end. However, WrestleMania XL came and went last weekend at the Philadelphia Eagles' home stadium without a peep. Wendy Blackshaw, MNSE's president and chief executive officer, said in March that Minneapolis was one of several cities that the WWE had invited to participate in a "very competitive" battle for the next big event. Minneapolis has never played host to a WrestleMania, despite the state's history as a hotbed of pro wrestling. This week, Blackshaw said she is still "anxiously awaiting. ... We really hope to hear something soon." The Philadelphia Inquirer reported this week that Las Vegas could be a front-runner for 2025, given that Vegas-based Endeavor Sports and Entertainment took majority ownership of WWE about a year ago.
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Post by sarkerpolseng on May 4, 2024 16:27:46 GMT -5
So was Minneapolis ever actually locked down or it was it always the subject of rumor and innuendo? No, but they very much blue balled us for about a year and some change. Last month a local news affiliate ran a piece about how WM is likely coming to MN. youtu.be/f-OEwqKdDTs?si=kjr6gRANnBtiaJtH
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 4, 2024 16:30:42 GMT -5
I get the tradeoff but in avoiding March Madness, they instead face the Masters, the NFL Draft, and Easter Sunday.
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Post by asssvvvvxc on May 4, 2024 16:40:58 GMT -5
RAW or SmackDown at the Sphere? Just imagine the media coverage
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on May 4, 2024 16:56:17 GMT -5
Really hope they also move the Rumble to February so long as they're moving shows around, though this still beats booting it all the way to May.
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Post by eJm on May 4, 2024 16:57:48 GMT -5
RAW or SmackDown at the Sphere? Just imagine the media coverage I’d put NXT in the Sphere if anything. Make it a show that stands out for the weekend.
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UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on May 4, 2024 16:58:41 GMT -5
boooo I would’ve traveled to minny. I don’t like vegas lol
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Post by cornettesracket on May 4, 2024 17:07:29 GMT -5
April 19/20 has to be the latest a mania has ever been.
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dbrussel
Don Corleone
Former WOW employee
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Post by dbrussel on May 4, 2024 17:10:04 GMT -5
I get the tradeoff but in avoiding March Madness, they instead face the Masters, the NFL Draft, and Easter Sunday. NFL draft is over by bell time. They could care less about the other things. Not doing WM on Easter was a Vince thing
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Post by cornettesracket on May 4, 2024 17:11:47 GMT -5
Also Easter weekend is nice. It’s a bank holiday here in Ireland so will be able to watch both nights on Netflix.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 4, 2024 17:30:50 GMT -5
I am happy and mad as well about this
Happy cause Vegas going be LITT but mad cause it is going to be expensive as f***
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cjh
Hank Scorpio
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Post by cjh on May 4, 2024 17:34:35 GMT -5
I get the tradeoff but in avoiding March Madness, they instead face the Masters, the NFL Draft, and Easter Sunday. The 2025 NFL Draft will be held April 24-26.
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Post by koreycaskets on May 4, 2024 17:36:02 GMT -5
Already reserved the air BNB for this !
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Post by chronocross on May 4, 2024 17:36:08 GMT -5
I wonder where WM42 would be, UK?
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on May 4, 2024 17:42:12 GMT -5
I am happy and mad as well about this Happy cause Vegas going be LITT but mad cause it is going to be expensive as f*** Hotel rooms will be cheaper than they've ever been for Mania, though. So that should help with cost.
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on May 4, 2024 18:08:38 GMT -5
I wonder where WM42 would be, UK? seems extremely likely
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Post by TWERKIN' MAGGLE on May 4, 2024 18:15:05 GMT -5
Mania on 420. I love it!! Too bad Rob Van Dam is already in the Hall of Fame. Time to induct the ECW Originals stable!
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