WrestleMania 27 Location: The Georgia Dome

[Xero]

From PWInsider and http://blogs.ajc.com/the-buzz/2010/01/29/wwe-brings-wrestlemania-to-dome-in-2011/ :

Access Atlanta is reporting that WWE had made the decision to have next year's WrestleMania at The Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. A noon press conference is set for Monday to make the official announcement. Of course, that is after Sunday's Royal Rumble PPV.

[The Franchise]

It was down to Atlanta and Miami. Didn't think Miami would get it since Florida had a WrestleMania two years ago and Miami is hosting Survivor Series this year.

[kareru]

that's wcw territory

[Xero]

I'm like 75% positive I'll be going to this.

[Londoner]

Gonna be a good show this year i think. Lots of things seem to be moving in the right direction.

[Ermaximus]

I'm like 75% positive I'll be going to this.

See you there? We are gathering a crew now to start planning now. I can hit my friend Lisa up while I am there.:love:

[FourFifty]

Has WM been in GA?
Ever?

[Xero]

See you there? We are gathering a crew now to start planning now. I can hit my friend Lisa up while I am there.:love:

Of course! :love:

[Xero]

Has WM been in GA?
Ever?

Nope.

[Vastardikai]

I'm totally going into debt so me and an amigo can rip it up!

[FourFifty]

TED TURNER FOR TEH HAWL OF FAME IN GEIORIGAIGEA!!!1!!!!111!!!!one1!!!eleven!!!!!!

[FourFifty]

However, I am calling it- HTM for HOF at WM27.... He couldn't do it this year, so why not next year?

[jimmy012345]

hell fucking yeah

[Team Sheep]

That's shit. If it was Miami I'd be there 100% but really not sure about Atlanta. I guess I'll base my decision on my enjoyment in Phoenix this year.

[Nicky Fives]

What is the capacity of The Georgia Dome?

[Xero]

75k for concerts according to Wikipedia, which is likely close to what wrestling would hold.

[Xero]

For the record, WWE did do the Georgia Dome once in 99 (maybe 98) for a RAW.

[Team Sheep]

Bit lame going to the Georgia Dome after all the brand new, magnificent stadiums they've been going to the past few years.

[Jeritron]

I think it was in summer of 99 and was the highest rated Raw ever.

Stone Cold and The Rock vs HHH and Undertaker?

[Xero]

http://www.pwwew.net/tv/raw/991011.htm

It was Rock n' Sock vs Venis and Bulldog.

The Skydome RAW was Foley vs Mankind.

[Jeritron]

Val Venis drew the house

[St. Jimmy]

The one where Trips got bit by the snake! Hell yeah.

[SuperSlim]

I am very strongly considering breaking my wallet to be at the Georgia Dome for Mania 27

[Krimzon7]

WOO WOO WOO MOTHERFUCKA!!! I'LL HAVE A TPWW MEET AND GREET. I'LL BE THERE DAMMIT. YOU MEAN I ONLY HAVE TO CATCH THE PUBLIC TRANSIT TO MAINIA NEXT YEAR! pardon me while I go and jizz myself.

[TheHart]

WOO WOO WOO MOTHERFUCKA!!! I'LL HAVE A TPWW MEET AND GREET. I'LL BE THERE DAMMIT. YOU MEAN I ONLY HAVE TO CATCH THE PUBLIC TRANSIT TO MAINIA NEXT YEAR! pardon me while I go and jizz myself.

You and me both! I saw we do it. It's about time we got some awesome action here in the East. Can't believe this is finally happening! WOOOOO!

[Droford]

The GA dome is only 18 years old but there are already talks of building a new stadium for the Falcons. The NFL wont bring the Super Bowl to the Georgia Dome again because it is "outdated".

LOL

[Team Sheep]

Miami would have been amazing :'(

[James Steele]

I can't wait until WrestleMania is in Dallas,Texas at Cowboys Stadium and has over 100,000 people (legit this time!).

[Team Sheep]

I wonder if Vince would have the balls to put it in there. Think they can get 100,000+ for Wrestlemania?

[Xero]

Easily. Mania is an easy sell out for them, at least in the States. Wouldn't matter how big the arena was, it would be close to capacity.

[DaveWadding]

Indy? Dallas? no? Bueller?

[Team Sheep]

Well I dunno. They only just sell out 70,000 by show time. I guess they probably would sell out but there could be the risk of some empty seats which could be embarrassing.

[jskinnyg]

I WILL be going to WM27...

[Xero]

Well I dunno. They only just sell out 70,000 by show time. I guess they probably would sell out but there could be the risk of some empty seats which could be embarrassing.

Once it gets close to show time I'm sure they'd put out a lot of comp tickets.

I'm sure they do that as it is for Mania just to pad the attendance.

[Jeritron]

I'm sure they'd find a way to fill the place. The novelty of Wrestlemania is strong as hell. People will attend or order Wrestlemania that would never think twice about any other event.
Even if they had to sell the cheap seats really cheap, they would get that place to capacity

[DAMN iNATOR]

I can't wait until WrestleMania is in Dallas,Texas at Cowboys Stadium and has over 100,000 people (legit this time!).

Nah, but they should totally try to book "The Big House", Michigan Stadium itself for WM XXVIII...by the end of this year it will be able to hold 108,000, and Cowboys Stadium's record attendance is barely over 105,000. I'm no great U-of-M fan by any stretch, but it would be awesome.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Aren't you from Michigan? And you think having an outdoor event there in March is a good idea?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Aren't you from Michigan? And you think having an outdoor event there in March is a good idea?

A.) Mania is not always held in March, it is sometimes held in April.

B.) If you're implying that weather at that time of the year would be an issue, I hate to say it, but your fears are probably for naught.

C.) They went to orlando for WrestleMania XXIV in Orlando, FL, in the Citrus Bowl, which was an outdoor venue, and they could have very easily had thunderstorms during the event that night.

So, I'd say, hell yes, give it a shot sometime...why the fuck not?

[Xero]

Because it could snow or be cold enough to freeze your balls off. That's why they don't do Mania up north in non-domed stadiums.

[Indifferent Clox]

i m def.going this is less than two hours from my house

[Indifferent Clox]

omg so stoked even though i don't even watch wwe anymore

[Droford]

you should start back now so you'll know what you'll be paying out the nose for.

[Indifferent Clox]

how much are tickets to wrestlemania/

I go to bonnaroo every year which is 4 day musical event with over 200 bands (which is enough to have must see show at all times) and tghat's like 250

[Shadrick]

Literally 4 minutes from my place. I'll be at Wrestlemania 27.

[Jeritron]

A.) Mania is not always held in March, it is sometimes held in April.

B.) If you're implying that weather at that time of the year would be an issue, I hate to say it, but your fears are probably for naught.

C.) They went to orlando for WrestleMania XXIV in Orlando, FL, in the Citrus Bowl, which was an outdoor venue, and they could have very easily had thunderstorms during the event that night.

So, I'd say, hell yes, give it a shot sometime...why the fuck not?

huge difference from the end of March to the beginning of April in terms of climate right?

rain was a possibility in Orlando, yes, but the ring was protected with a canope and people in the crowd can stick it out and wear ponchos. It was also a slight risk.

Michigan is a different story. Outdoor wrestling in winter weather. Sounds brilliant. Foot warmers on a pole match to main event

[owenbrown]

ah fuck it you already know what i am gonna say

[Droford]

how much are tickets to wrestlemania/

I go to bonnaroo every year which is 4 day musical event with over 200 bands (which is enough to have must see show at all times) and tghat's like 250

Obviously I have no idea how much tix will cost for next year, but for comparison purposes on Stubhub you can get tix to WM 26 this year for the low price of $29 if you want to sit all the way at the top of Univ. of Phoenix Stadium. Halfway up are about $1-200 and Ringside are about $500-1500 on Stubhub.

I also lol'ed at there being a section of the stadium seating called "The Ring of Honor" which is just underneath the top most section.
I was expecting the top section to be refered to as "Total Nosebleed Area"

[owenbrown]

J.R.: "BAHGAWD WRESTLEMANIA 27 AT THE BAHGAWD GEORGIA DOME THE HOME OF BAHGAWD BILL GOLDBERG BAHGAWD!"

[Droford]

Goldberg has to return to face the Undertaker and end the Streak..obviously

[Indifferent Clox]

I hope Morrison ends the streak in a couple years at 25 with a tazer

[Droford]

Would it mostly be a lock to say that the Freebirds land into the Hall o Fame next year?

[Indifferent Clox]

so many good wrestlers from the atlanta area

[Team Sheep]

A.) Mania is not always held in March, it is sometimes held in April.

B.) If you're implying that weather at that time of the year would be an issue, I hate to say it, but your fears are probably for naught.

C.) They went to orlando for WrestleMania XXIV in Orlando, FL, in the Citrus Bowl, which was an outdoor venue, and they could have very easily had thunderstorms during the event that night.

So, I'd say, hell yes, give it a shot sometime...why the fuck not?

Lol come on now. Imagine wrestlers walking out in trunks in Michigan in March. And you're comparing the place to Florida? Wise up.

[Indifferent Clox]

GA won't be as cold as michigan by any means, but it's not exactly warm in march either

[Droford]

but its in a dome so it doesnt count

[Team Sheep]

GA won't be as cold as michigan by any means, but it's not exactly warm in march either

Georgia Dome

http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/images/georgia2_dome_1.jpg

Michigan

http://sports-venue.info/sitebuilder/images/Michigan_Stadium_1-575x430.jpg


Jesus Christ :roll:

[DLVH84]

Would it mostly be a lock to say that the Freebirds land into the Hall o Fame next year?

Yes, I believe so. Aside from the Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts, and Jimmy Garvin), I would also add the Armstrongs (Bob, Brad, Scott, Steve, and Brian) and Bill Goldberg to that list.