It is that time of the year at Churchill Downs when horse riding enthusiasts fervently hope that their favorite horse wins at the Kentucky Derby. This afternoon on race day for the 150th Kentucky Derby, the most bet-on win probability had been on Fierceness and Sierra Leone of the twenty horses. However, now the $3.1M Derby grand prize ties the excitement with WWE fans who are eagerly awaiting a special announcement.
WWE generally announces the venue for its biggest event before or soon after the current year’s event. But, now the Derby Day anticipation is heightened since the location of WrestleMania 41 might be revealed today! Meanwhile, WWE fans are dividing their attention to make space for recent news amid Backlash preparations.
2024 Kentucky Derby to repeat history
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WWE possibly settled on a location for the forthcoming WrestleMania 41, but for now, the business is in Lyon, France for the Backlash Premium Live Event. Now, the recently posted update by @WrestleVotes on X read, “WWE has stated that a WrestleMania 41 announcement will be coming during the 150th Kentucky Derby pre-race show this afternoon on NBC. WWE has done this one time prior, in 2021, when they announced during the Belmont Stakes pre-race show that years SummerSlam would be taking place in…… Las Vegas.”
WWE has stated that a WrestleMania 41 announcement will be coming during the 150th Kentucky Derby pre-race show this afternoon on NBC.
WWE has done this one time prior, in 2021, when they announced during the Belmont Stakes pre-race show that years SummerSlam would be taking…
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) May 4, 2024
On May 5, 2024, WWE will announce the most-awaited detail following the Kentucky Derby pre-race event. For the longest time, Minnesota has been the most likely choice. On the other hand, there have been talks of a possible move to Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, the show may take place in May for the first time since higher-ups in WWE have reportedly been pushing for the event to occur somewhere not too cold or indoors because they weren’t satisfied with the weather in this year’s WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia in April.
Back in 2021, WWE declared the venue(Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada) for the SummerSlam Premium Live Event during the Belmont Stakes pre-show race. The moment recreation brought excitement in the WWE community however, as usual, the internet is split over the news release. Later today, all the speculations and murmurs will be silenced at the 150th Kentucky Derby which is a 1 1/4 miles long race exclusively for 3-year-old horses. But how contained is the excitement in the WWE universe?
Fans divided over location hints
WWE’s tardiness in revealing the location isn’t a calculated maneuver; rather, it’s a reflection of ongoing, complex discussions. But there was an early hint from WWE star Triple H that a surprise release will occur soon, with a focus on Las Vegas. Though Las Vegas is gaining more and more support, Minneapolis is still a chance to host. Commenting on the announcement drop on X, a Minnesota supported chimed in and said, “Minnesota got robbed again”
Minnesota got robbed again
— Abhishek (@AbhishekPW) May 4, 2024
Fans and insiders are anxiously awaiting WrestleMania 41 as speculation over the event’s location has reached a crescendo making another write, “Today is the day”
Today is the day 🤞🏽 https://t.co/nyUgyy0kkz
— frank.🤞🏽 (@THENEXTBlGTHlNG) May 4, 2024
The comment section also highlighted favoritism in WrestleMania face-offs as a commenter said, “If The Rock Vs Cody Rhodes happens at WrestleMania then gimme Roman Reigns Vs Seth Rollins”
If The Rock Vs Cody Rhodes happens at WrestleMania then gimme Roman Reigns Vs Seth Rollins 😭🔥 https://t.co/yFoYQUfkzo
— Farmer Suplex (@FarmerSuplex) May 4, 2024
Plans for WrestleMania 41 may change significantly, favoring a return to Las Vegas over the originally suggested US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, according to reports from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.
Business is business, but I feel bad for Minneapolis. Hopefully, WWE makes it right and announces they’ll be going there for WM 42 right away and drag it long. https://t.co/LTSnCQMrX9
— Dennis Gutierrez 🇨🇦🇸🇻 (@DennisGutez) May 4, 2024
Uncertainty has been generated by the event’s location being kept a secret, breaking history. This brought the tension on the shoulders of avid fans, sharing reasons to suggest their venue preference.
I prefer a Minneapolis Wrestlemania, but I’ll be going regardless. Vegas may be difficult for travel and losing money in the casinos and what not 😅 https://t.co/ONb1rrQ3h2
— Mr. OTM (@2SweetKyle) May 4, 2024
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The list of possibilities is endless as WrestleMania 41’s date and place are not confirmed, yet increasing excitement for what is certain to be an incredible show. At the 2024 Kentucky Derby, nervousness is running through the paddock and the grandstand amid calm race preparations, perspiration, and optimism.
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