Published 12:19 IST, March 20th 2020

WWE cancels two major matches from WrestleMania 36 card due to coronavirus: Report

Earlier, Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that WWE has cancelled the yearly Andre The Giant Battle Royal and Women’s WrestleMania Battle Royal from WrestleMania 36.

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coronavirus outbreak has caused a number of problems for sports community and WWE is t far behind. First, WWE had to keep its regular shows (WWE NXT, WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown) behind closed doors and without a live audience. y n had to change venue of WrestleMania 36 which would have raked in money for organisation. This year’s WrestleMania will w be a two-day event and will be held without a live audience at WWE Performance Center.

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WrestleMania is biggest yearly event by WWE which features a huge line-up. Because more than 70,000 people attend event, WWE makes a huge profit from WrestleMania. However, WWE recently revealed that safety of superstars, fans and officials is ir top priority. y also said that y will listen to government and help m in any way possible.

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WrestleMania 36: WWE cancels two major matches

Earlier, Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that WWE has cancelled yearly Andre Giant Battle Royal and Women’s WrestleMania Battle Royal from WrestleMania 36. According to reports, decision was made because each match features more than 30 wrestlers, and CDC has advised against large garings. Rumours are w circulating that Tag-Team matches will also t happen in at WrestleMania 36.

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WWE WrestleMania 36: Match card (matches anunced until w)

  • WWE Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Drew McIntyre

  • WWE Universal Championship: Goldberg (c) vs. Roman Reigns

  • NXT Women's Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair

  • WWE RAW Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Shayna Baszler

  • Singles match: John Cena vs. " Fiend" Bray Wyatt

  • Singles match: Undertaker vs. AJ Styles

  • Singles match: Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins      

  • Singles match: Randy Orton vs Edge

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12:19 IST, March 20th 2020