Tag: WrestleMania 33

Major WrestleMania 33 Match No Longer In The Works, Possible Plans For The RAW Women’s Title, More

John Cena vs. The Undertaker is no longer in the works for WrestleMania 33, according to a new report by Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The match was nixed after Vince McMahon changed his mind.

There’s been speculation on The Undertaker challenging for a title at WrestleMania but as of this week, he is not scheduled to challenge for the WWE Title or the WWE Universal Title. There’s also been speculation on Taker vs. Braun Strowman but that match is not in the works, at least as of this week.

It was also noted by The Observer that there will be six or seven major main event level singles matches on the show this year, not including the women’s or cruiserweight matches. Kevin Owens vs. WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho looks like it’s happening but top Superstars without singles matches include Cena, current WWE Champion AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, current WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose and the returning Finn Balor. No word yet on plans for Ambrose and the Intercontinental Title but he could end up defending in another multi-man match, perhaps a ladder match.

Regarding the RAW Women’s Title, the match has not been decided on but Charlotte defending against Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Bayley in a Fatal 4 Way is in the works. Bayley vs. Charlotte in a singles match has been expected but the Fatal 4 Way is the current proposed match.

The WrestleMania 33 card is not finalized but the key locked-in matches remain – Big Show vs. Shaquille O’Neal, Triple H vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bill Goldberg, which The Observer speculates will be the main event.

Source: WrestlingINC

Backstage Update On Potential WrestleMania 33 Plans

With less than 100 days until WrestleMania 33, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE officials have locked in just three matches – Big Show vs. Shaquille O’Neal, Triple H vs. Seth Rollins and Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar.

While a potential match with John Cena vs. The Undertaker was somewhat acknowledged on this week’s SmackDown, Vince McMahon has not decided on that match but it is possible. Another probable is a multi-person match for the RAW Women’s Title.

Regarding The Undertaker’s match, the likely opponent is Cena but current WWE United States Champion Roman Reigns is also being considered with the feeling that Reigns is the future and Cena vs. Taker doesn’t build for the future, and this could be Taker’s last WrestleMania match. If Cena wins the WWE Title from AJ Styles or Reigns wins the Universal Title from Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble, it looks like Taker could be in line for a title shot in Orlando.

Taker has not been announced for the Royal Rumble main event next month but potential WrestleMania scenarios would make him a favorite. Braun Strowman is another favorite to win the Rumble, indicating a win by Reigns over Owens at the Rumble to set up Braun vs. Reigns at WrestleMania. The storyline between Owens and Chris Jericho has been brewing for months and it’s believed they will face off at WrestleMania but that hasn’t been confirmed.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter via WrestlingINC

Kurt Angle Reportedly Tells Indie Promoters He’s Returning To WWE During WrestleMania Season

For what it’s worth, Kurt Angle has been telling indie promoters that he’s returning to WWE in April, perhaps in time for WrestleMania 33 on April 2nd.

Angle is scheduled to wrestle Alberto Del Rio for the first time on February 12th in the UK for WCPW and then will face Cody Rhodes for their third match but has told promoters he’s not accepting indie dates past those two.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter adds that there are all sorts of rumors going around in regards to Angle and WWE. It should be noted that this wouldn’t be the first time Angle has told promoters he’s returning to WWE and with the way the rumor mill heats up for WrestleMania season, this should be taking as a rumor for now.

Source: WrestlingINC

Hulk Hogan Responds To Recent WrestleMania 33 Tease From Brooke Hogan

We noted before that Brooke Hogan recently told TMZ Sports that people from WWE were calling Hulk Hogan about a possible appearance at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando next year. You can see Brooke’s comments in the video below.

The Hulkster made an appearance on Eric Bischoff’s new MLW Radio podcast, which you can listen to at this link, and dismissed Brooke’s comments. Hogan said:

I know if I don’t bring it up nobody will. So anyway, Brooke’s running around on TMZ and made the statement about me and wrestling and WrestleMania. For the record, she needs the big boot to the head. I haven’t talked to anybody about WrestleMania. I just need to put that to rest. I asked Brooke, “What are you doing?” She goes, “Oh, well, I’m just starting it up.” I said, “Thanks Brooke.” It was kind of funny. I said, “No harm. No foul.” It was all in good fun.

Hulk Hogan Appearing At WrestleMania 33?

As seen below, TMZ Sports recently caught up with Brooke Hogan.

In regards to her dad, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, Brooke says “people” have been calling him, apparently for a WWE WrestleMania 33 appearance.

We do know that there has been a lot of internal speculation on Hogan being back on good terms with the company now that his Gawker case has been settled and the fallout from his racist comments scandal has calmed down.

WrestleMania 33 Tickets Going On Sale Soon

WWE announced today that WrestleMania 33 tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 18 at 10 AM ET. Travel packages go on sale this Monday.

WWE announced the following:

WRESTLEMANIA® 33 TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

TRAVEL PACKAGES ON SALE THIS MONDAY

STAMFORD, Conn., October 27, 2016 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced today that tickets to the pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 33, will go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10 AM ET. WrestleMania 33 will take place Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl and will be broadcast live around the world on WWE Network.

Ticket prices range from $38-$1,065 (taxes included). There will also be a limited number of “Gold Circle” VIP Packages available for $2,130 (taxes included). The Gold Circle packages include seating in the first 10 rows ringside, access to a Gold Circle VIP Stadium Entrance and a commemorative WrestleMania 33 take-home folding chair. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets,ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees.

In addition, WrestleMania 33 Travel Packages, which will include tickets to WrestleMania Week events, will go on sale this Monday, October 31 at 10 AM ET on wrestlemaniatravel.com. WrestleMania is more than just a one day event; it is a week-long celebration. In addition to WrestleMania 33, other events include: WrestleMania Axxess® – WWE’s four-day, interactive fan festival at the Orange County Convention Center; the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Amway Center; NXT® TakeOver® at the Amway Center; Monday Night Raw® at the Amway Center and SmackDown® Live at the Amway Center.

WWE will also host activities designed to give back to the local community during WrestleMania Week including “Be a STAR” anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and Make-A-Wish events. Additional information on these events will be announced in the future at wrestlemania.com.

Over the past nine years, WrestleMania has generated more than $700 million in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event.

Big Show Issues WrestleMania 33 Challenge To Shaq at ESPY’s

WWE posted this video of Big Show apparently challenging NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal to a WrestleMania 33 match at the ESPN ESPY Awards last night.

WWE Trying To Get Ronda Rousey For WrestleMania 33?

Source: WrestlingINC

As if CM Punk, Brock Lesnar and potentially Paige VanZant weren’t enough for potential UFC and WWE crossovers, it appears as if the WWE is hoping to land Ronda Rousey for next year’s WrestleMania 33 event.

According to a report by Forbes, the WWE is looking to angle the Brock Lesnar UFC fight to potentially get Rousey on WrestleMania. As you may remember, Ronda Rousey participated in WrestleMania 31, working an angle with Stephanie McMahon, Triple H and the Rock.

As we mentioned earlier, the WWE is also hoping to get UFC stars to appear at Summerslam.

Shaq Says Big Show Match Is Going Down Next Year In Orlando For WrestleMania 33

Source: WrestlingINC

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal appeared on Inside The NBA today and talked about entering the third annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32  to confront Big Show.

Shaq said it was a fun experience and called it amazing. He thanked the McMahon family and said when WWE called him, he had to accept the offer.

Shaq also said a match with Big Show “is going down” next year in Orlando for WrestleMania 33.

WWE Confirms WrestleMania 33 Location

WWE announced the following:

WrestleMania 33 comes to Florida in 2017WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza takes over the Orlando Citrus Bowl on April 2, 2017.

WrestleMania 33 is coming to Orlando, Fla.

Next year’s Showcase of the Immortals will emanate from the Orlando Citrus Bowl on Sunday, April 2, 2017, the “Orlando Sentinel” reported late Monday night.

The event marks the second time that the Citrus Bowl has hosted WrestleMania, and the third time that The Grandest Stage of Them All has touched down in Florida. The Citrus Bowl was also the site of WrestleMania XXIV in 2008, where Big Show famously fought boxer Floyd Mayweather. WrestleMania then returned to Florida four years later, when The Rock defeated John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania XXVIII, held at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium.

 

WWE held a press conference Today:

Those in attendance for the WrestleMania 33 press conference in Orlando today were Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Roman Reigns, John Cena, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H, WWE Divas Champion Charlotte, WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day, NXT Champion Finn Balor, NXT Women’s Champion Bayley, Ric Flair, Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, Governor Rick Scott, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs.

WWE also announced these WrestleMania 33 Week details today, in addition to various WWE Community events in the area:

Axxess will take place at the Orange County Convention Center

The 2017 WWE Hall of Fame will take place on April 1st, 2017 at the Amway Center

WrestleMania 33 on April 2nd at the Citrus Bowl

RAW on April 3rd at the Amway Center