World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has revealed its high-octane lineup for the WrestleMania week in Las Vegas, marked by a series of events meant to whip fans into a frenzy leading up to the main spectacle. According to an 8 News Now announcement, WWE's signature "Friday Night SmackDown" will kick things off at the T-Mobile Arena on April 18, setting the tone for what's to come. Following suit, "NXT Stand & Deliver" is scheduled for the next day, April 19, and "Monday Night Raw" will wrap up the excitement post-WrestleMania on April 21.
The SmackDown affair serves as the appetizer, broadcasting live on USA Network and offering fans a last glimpse of WWE Superstars before they clash at WrestleMania 41. Meanwhile, details from News 3 LV indicate combo tickets for these events go on sale to public starting February 14 via AXS.com, with availability for individual events coming down the pipeline.
The World Wrestling Entertainment developmental brand, NXT, takes center stage the following night with its most prominent event, NXT Stand & Deliver, broadcasted every Tuesday on the CW Network. This showcase is expected to present the up-and-comers destined to stir the pot in the wrestling world. All the action, of course, culminates with WrestleMania 41, the juggernaut of World Wrestling Entertainment's calendar, taking place at the behemoth Allegiant Stadium on April 19 and 20 – a magnetic draw for fans across the globe, as reported by News 3 LV.
But the spectacle isn't confined to the Arena or Stadium. Starting April 17 through April 21, WWE World springs up at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This fan-centric venue promises a plethora of activities: from live podcast recordings to autograph sessions with wrestling's elite. And as if that wasn't enough to get your spandex in a twist, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes hinted at game-changing matches and storylines in the making, telling 8 News Now, "You’re probably looking at avenues you didn’t think we’d take, matches you never imagined would happen." A fitting teaser for an event that prides itself on the unexpected.
Amidst this revelry, it’s also worth noting the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be housed in Vegas splendor, featuring the likes of Paul "Triple H" Levesque. His induction, as reported by various outlets, adds a nostalgic nod to a week poised to generate an estimated 180,000 visitors and a spike in the city's economy during what's typically a slower season. With anticipation brewing for the "end of an era" match featuring John Cena, this year’s WrestleMania undeniably stakes its claim as a must-see event, poised to write yet another chapter in the storied annals of professional wrestling, as per 8 News Now.
