WrestleMania 42s location drama just got even messier.
Earlier this year, The Rock made it official: WrestleMania 42 was coming to New Orleans in 2026. But now, WWE is pulling out of the Big Easyand according to a report from NOLA.com, the companys new leadership may already have their eyes on a different destination: Las Vegas.
After the success of this years event, the new leadership running WWE decided that they would rather hold next years event in Las Vegas and see what response they get from fans, an unnamed industry source told the outlet. The source was not authorized to speak publicly.
So far, WWE hasnt confirmed the move, and PWInsiders Mike Johnson says the Vegas claim has not been independently verified. What has been confirmed is that WrestleMania 42 is no longer happening in New Orleansdespite all the prior announcements, hype, and planning.
Back in April, WWE and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation issued a joint statement quietly backing out of the original April 1112, 2026 date, saying the show will move from the currently scheduled 2026 timeframe to a future year. The financials likely played a role, as WWE continues to chase multi-million-dollar site fees. Las Vegas reportedly paid $5 million for WrestleMania 41, while New Jersey is on the hook for $7.1 million for SummerSlam.
Theres still a strong chance WWE could go international, too. London and Mexico remain top rumored picks, especially after WWEs prior meetings with city leaders and increased interest in global expansion.
At this point, anythings possibleand fans, promoters, and cities alike are waiting to see where WWEs biggest show will land next.
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