One way to try and get The Rock and John Cena to return to WrestleMania is by bringing it to their doorsteps in Los Angeles. WWE said on Monday that “WrestleMania 37” will take place in Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.
The event will take place in the first quarter of 2021, on March 28.
SoFi Stadium, which is still under construction, is on the site of the former Hollywood Park Racetrack. Expected to open this summer, SoFi Stadium will be the new home to L.A.’s NFL teams, the Rams and Chargers.
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“There is nothing quite like WrestleMania Week,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “It is a one-of-a-kind event that provides an economic boost to the region — and fans from around the world will find a city that is ready to host them and welcomes the spectacle.”
“The city of Inglewood is thrilled to say that WrestleMania will add to the growing number of national and internationally followed events that will be hosted in our city over the next eight years,” said Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. “WrestleMania brings excitement and is followed by almost every age demographic. With the scheduling of this marquee event, we can say without contradiction, the only thing that has changed in Inglewood is…everything.”
“WrestleMania is one of the world’s most-watched events, and we are proud to welcome WWE to the Inglewood community,” said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “WWE’s commitment to community is consistent with our mission to provide a lasting positive impact in the community. We look forward to making a difference with WWE.”
“On behalf of everyone at WWE, we are excited to bring WrestleMania back to Los Angeles,” said Vince McMahon, WWE chairman & CEO. “WrestleMania will set the bar for future sports and entertainment events held at SoFi Stadium as we add this facility to the list of iconic venues that have hosted our pop-culture extravaganza.”
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WrestleMania Week will also bring Fox’s “Friday Night SmackDown,” USA Network’s “Monday Night Raw” and pay-per-view event “NXT TakeOver” to the area. Those three shows will take place at Staples Center, where the NBA’s Lakers and Clippers play.
The WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will also be in town. Fan festival WrestleMania Access will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
This year’s WrestleMania is set for Sunday, April 5 at Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium.
Every WWE Champion Ever, Ranked by Number of Reigns (Photos)
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Kofi Kingston
# of Reigns: 1
The power of positivity.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Jeff Hardy
# of Reigns: 1
The un-“Broken” half of the Hardy Boyz has had the more storied singles career.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Bray Wyatt
# of Reigns: 1
The Fiend used to go by “Husky Harris” — we’d say this run is working out better for him.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Sgt. Slaughter
# of Reigns: 1
Camel Clutch, Cobra Clutch — whatever “C”-animal it was, it hurt.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Dean Ambrose
# of Reigns: 1
And “The Lunatic Fringe” pulled this off while wearing jeans.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Chris Jericho
# of Reigns: 1
You’re a “stupid idiot” if you didn’t know this guy made “The List.”
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Eddie Guerrero
# of Reigns: 1
Generally considered one of the best ever to have done it held the big-boy belt for 133 days.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: John “Bradshaw” Layfield
# of Reigns: 1
JBL has taken his heel persona from the ring to the announce table. Never without a cowboy hat, Layfield thankfully leaves his lariat clothesline at home.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: The Ultimate Warrior
# of Reigns: 1
The muscle-bound maniac who handed Hulk Hogan his first-ever “WrestleMania” loss died after suffering a heart attack three days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: “Superstar” Billy Graham
# of Reigns: 1
“Superstar” Billy Graham was a bodybuilder and buddy of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Yeah, blame Graham’s body for Jinder Mahal’s run.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Kevin Nash
# of Reigns: 1
You mean Tarzan from “Magic Mike”?!?!? Yes, yes we do.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Pedro Morales
# of Reigns: 1
History lesson: Back in the WWWF days, Morales became the first guy in wrestling history to win all three of the major men’s titles — the WWF Championship, the Intercontinental Championship and the WWF Tag Team Championship — in the company.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: André the Giant
# of Reigns: 1
The tales about André the Giant sometimes feel as tall as he was.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: The Iron Sheik
# of Reigns: 1
This guy is as big a hit on Twitter as he was in the ring.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Kane
# of Reigns: 1
You wouldn’t know it by looking at him, but Kane, now mayor of Knox County in Tennessee, is one of the smartest Superstars in WWE history.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Rey Mysterio
# of Reigns: 1
We’re not going to talk about how ridiculous the setup to his finishing move, “The 6-1-9,” became. This is a happy list.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Stan Stasiak
# of Reigns: 1
Unfortunately Stasiak only held the belt for nine days.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Rob Van Dam
# of Reigns: 1
One of the most popular ECW wrestlers of all-time, RVD has brought his three initials to seemingly every pro-wrestling promotion with three initials.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Ivan Koloff
# of Reigns: 1
The “Russian Bear” was actually Canadian.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Buddy Rogers
# of Reigns: 1
Rogers was kinda-sorta the first champion in the company. It’s complicated — ask Killer Kowalski and Bruno Sammartino.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Vince McMahon
# of Reigns: 1
Hell, Mr. McMahon runs the damn company — of course he made this list.
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Rank: 32 (tie)
Wrestler: Big E
# of Reigns: 1
Big E has had a big career — both as a singles performer and a member of The New Day.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: The Miz
# of Reigns: 2
The kid from “The Real World” made good on his over-the-top MTV promos. One of the best on the mic, Miz has been holding down the Intercontinental Championship more than any other Superstar of the past few years.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Drew McIntyre
# of Reigns: 2
Scottish Psychopath joined the WWE Champions’ and two-timers club all in 2020.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Batista
# of Reigns: 2
Guardian of the Galaxy, defender of WWE Championship.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: The Big Show
# of Reigns: 2
You can’t miss this two-time champ — not even in a mega-arena.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: A.J. Styles
# of Reigns: 2
“The Phenomenal One” held the belt for 371-straight days, which is a record for a “SmackDown” wrestler.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Alberto Del Rio
# of Reigns: 2
Si! Si! Si! Si! Si! Si! Si!
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Sycho Sid
# of Reigns: 2
It was a long way down from Shawn Michaels’ former bodyguard’s power-bomb.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: “Nature Boy” Ric Flair
# of Reigns: 2
If you haven’t watched ESPN’s “30 for 30: Nature Boy,” do that. Oh, and look up Flair’s ridiculous NWA runs too.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Sheamus
# of Reigns: 2
Master of the Brogue Kick, Rocksteady in the “Ninja Turtles” movies — which is the greater accomplishment?
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Seth Rollins
# of Reigns: 2
He’s BURN(ed) IT DOWN more than once.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Yokozuna
# of Reigns: 2
That belt needed a few extenders to fit around the sumo.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: CM Punk
# of Reigns: 2
Let’s just say he was a little less successful in the UFC — but maybe an AEW run?
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Randy “Macho Man” Savage
# of Reigns: 2
Before he snapped into Slim Jims, the “Macho Man” was snapping dudes in half.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Bruno Sammartino
# of Reigns: 2
Google him, kids.
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Rank: 16 (tie)
Wrestler: Bobby Lashley
# of Reigns: 2
Lashley just looks like the guy who should be champion.
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Rank: 13 (tie)
Wrestler: Mankind
# of Reigns: 3
Mick Foley nearly killed himself to raise these titles.
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Rank: 13 (tie)
Wrestler: Roman Reigns
# of Reigns: 3
The Head of the Table may make the top of this list when all is said and done.
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Rank: 13 (tie)
Wrestler: Shawn Michaels
# of Reigns: 3
Before he found God, the “Heartbreak Kid” found jaws with his foot, popularizing the Superkick.
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Rank: 9 (tie)
Wrestler: Daniel Bryan
# of Reigns: 4
Fellow fan-favorite Superstar is now in AEW with CM Punk.
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Rank: 9 (tie)
Wrestler: Edge
# of Reigns: 4
On this day, you can see clearly… that Edge is one of the best to ever lace up.
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Rank: 9 (tie)
Wrestler: The Undertaker
# of Reigns: 4
The Dead Man is truly a living legend.
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Rank: 9 (tie)
Wrestler: Kurt Angle
# of Reigns: 4
Top 10, it’s true — it’s damn true.
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Rank: 8
Wrestler: Bret “Hitman” Hart
# of Reigns: 5
The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.
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Rank: 5 (tie)
Wrestler: Hulk Hogan
# of Reigns: 6
Hulkamania was real. Then again, so was Gawker at one point.
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Rank: 5 (tie)
Wrestler: Brock Lesnar
# of Reigns: 6
Eat. Sleep. Win Titles. Repeat.
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Rank: 5 (tie)
Wrestler: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
# of Reigns: 6
On the Mt. Rushmore of all-time greats, and that’s the bottom line.
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Rank: 3 (tie)
Wrestler: The Rock
# of Reigns: 8
He may be Dwayne Johnson now, but he’ll always be “The Rock” to us.
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Rank: 3 (tie)
Wrestler: Triple H
# of Reigns: 8
Boss of The Authority and former DX member has two words for the other guys on this list. We can’t reprint them.
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Rank: 2
Wrestler: Randy Orton
# of Reigns: 10
The Viper has RKO’d a lot of dudes outta nowhere.
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Rank: 1
Wrestler: John Cena
# of Reigns: 13
U Can’t See Him.
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