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Published 15:46 IST, March 5th 2020

WWE focused on monitoring coronavirus outbreak as WrestleMania 36 is one month away

WWE recently released a statement on their website which starts that WWE WrestleMania 36 will take place on the same date and at the same venue.

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Many companies are postponing or cancelling some of their major sports events because of coronavirus outbreak, but the WWE WrestleMania 36 is not postponed or cancelled. WWE recently released a statement on their website which starts that WWE WrestleMania 36 will take place on the same date and at the same venue. WWE WrestleMania 36 is scheduled to take place at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida and until now two coronavirus cases have been confirmed at Tampa Bay area.

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In the statement, WWE also mentioned that they are closely monitoring the situation. WWE revealed that the safety of fans, WWE superstars and employees are their top priorities and they are partnering with government officials to keep the situation in check. The statement also mentioned that they will be setting up more health camps than usual during the WrestleMania week. Vince McMahon and Triple H are also scheduled to visit the venue for inspection.

“We remain committed to hosting WrestleMania at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, April 5, and like other entertainment properties in the U.S., there are currently no plans to cancel or postpone our upcoming events,” reveald the statement.

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WWE WrestleMania 36: Current Match Card

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

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

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

  • WWE Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Elimination Chamber match-winner

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

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15:46 IST, March 5th 2020