WrestleMania XXVI
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| Promotion | World Wrestling Entertainment | ||
| Date | March 28, 2010 | ||
| City | Glendale, Arizona | ||
| Venue | University of Phoenix Stadium | ||
| Tagline(s) | Destruction in the Desert[1] | ||
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WrestleMania XXVI is the forthcoming twenty-sixth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It is scheduled to take place on March 28, 2010 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.[2]
Production
Global Spectrum, University of Phoenix Stadium's operator, had worked in previous years with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to recruit the event to its venue. On January 18, 2008, Global Spectrum publicly announced its intentions to host WrestleMania in 2010.[3] The event gained media attention weeks prior when a photo of Wayne Gretzky wearing a shirt promoting the event surfaced in the Swedish newspaper Expressen.[4] A press conference was held on February 24, 2009 at the University of Phoenix Stadium to formally announce the event for Glendale, Arizona at the University of Phoenix Stadium; this event marks the first time WrestleMania will be held in the state of Arizona.[2]
Background
WrestleMania will feature professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines that will be played out on World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) primary television programs. Wrestlers will portray a villain or a hero as they follow a series of events that build tension, and culminate into a wrestling match or series of matches.[5]
References
- ^ McClay, Bob (2009-02-24). "WrestleMania to be held in Glendale". KTAR. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
WrestleMania "Destruction in the Desert," scheduled for March 28, 2010, will be a week-long event featuring a street party, a wrestling hall of fame, and an art exhibition created by several WWE wrestlers.
- ^ a b "Arizona Hosts WrestleMania XXVI". World Wrestling Entertainment Corporate. 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ Vassallo, Colin (2008-01-18). "Phoenix officials confirm negotiations for WrestleMania 2010". The Arizona Republic. Wrestling-Online.Com. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ Template:Sv icon Nordström, Gunnar (2007-12-30). "Fel att satsa på Foppa". Expressen. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
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