WWE Bracing for Fan Backlash Ahead of WrestleMania 42 Las Vegas Announcement

WWE is reportedly expecting serious backlash from fans as it prepares to officially announce Las Vegas as the host city for WrestleMania 42. The decision to bring The Show of Shows back to Sin City for a second straight year has raised eyebrows—and WWE knows it.

On the latest episode of WrestleVotes Radio via WrestleBinge, JoeyVotes and TC revealed that WWE is carefully planning how to roll out the announcement, fully aware that fans may not take the news well. The backlash isn’t just about the venue—it’s about what WrestleMania has become: a luxury event that’s out of reach for many loyal fans.

“They are reportedly aware of the backlash they’re going to get for shifting the WrestleMania 42 host city,” JoeyVotes explained, adding that WWE and TKO want the weekend to look exactly like WrestleMania 41—same venues, same format, same city.

The delay in making the announcement official stems from final venue agreements not yet being locked down. WWE is trying to replicate the entire 2025 setup, including locking in the Las Vegas Convention Center for its fan events—something TKO wasn’t willing to compromise on by using smaller venues like Mandalay Bay.

But that’s not what’s really lighting up social media. Fans have been vocal about how expensive WrestleMania has become. Many say they’ve been priced out, accusing WWE of catering to a high-end crowd willing to treat the event as a luxury experience rather than an accessible one.

A recent viral moment with Randy Orton only added fuel to the fire. When a fan told him they spent $30,000 on WrestleMania tickets, Orton didn’t hold back: “It’s embarrassing.”

Veteran journalist Bill Apter also chimed in, admitting he was shocked by how WWE handled the situation, saying he’s never seen the company operate like this before.

Switching cities after New Orleans was previously expected to host is already an unprecedented move—and doing it in favor of a more expensive, less accessible market is stirring real frustration. Whether or not WWE officially announces Las Vegas this week, the damage may already be done in the eyes of fans.