PWInsider reports New Orleans has emerged as the leading candidate to host WrestleMania next year. Internal WWE discussions regarding the city have increased over the past month, marking the first local discussion of the possibility in Louisiana. Indianapolis remains under consideration as a potential host city for WrestleMania 43.
WWE has previously held two WrestleMania events at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. WrestleMania 30 in 2014 featured Brock Lesnar ending The Undertaker’s 21-0 WrestleMania streak, while Daniel Bryan captured the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a triple-threat match against Batista and Randy Orton.
WrestleMania 34 in 2018 saw Ronda Rousey make her in-ring debut, teaming with Kurt Angle to defeat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. In the main event, Brock Lesnar retained the Universal Championship against Roman Reigns.
WWE Responds to WrestleMania Press Event Reports
WrestleVotes reported WWE planned a major press event in New Orleans on February 8, 2025, during Super Bowl weekend. Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reports WWE representatives have denied these claims.
WWE held a similar press event in Las Vegas last year to announce WrestleMania 41’s location. Super Bowl 59 is scheduled in New Orleans during the reported weekend.
