UK City Emerges as Serious WrestleMania Contender, But It’s Not London or Even in England

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A major city in the United Kingdom has a real chance to get WrestleMania soon. However, it’s not London or even in England.

Ireland has emerged as a potential future host for WWE WrestleMania, with Kilkenny Councillor Maurice Shortall telling the Irish Mirror that the country is well placed to submit a credible bid for the event. Shortall’s comments come as WWE continues to map out future WrestleMania locations, with Nashville also having recently confirmed interest in hosting the event, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

“As a globally recognized event with the capacity to attract tens of thousands of international visitors and generate substantial international media exposure, WrestleMania presents a significant opportunity for Ireland to strengthen its position as a leading destination for major event tourism,” Shortall said.

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He also addressed the potential regional benefit beyond Dublin or any single major city, noting that an event of WrestleMania’s scale could drive tourism across the country. “The wider regional benefit to counties such as Kilkenny would be substantial, with strong potential for tourism spillover, increased domestic travel, and enhanced international visibility for Ireland’s secondary tourism destinations,” he said.