UPDATE x 2: We reported earlier this evening here on eWn that WrestleMania 36 would take place over the course of two nights. You can see our original report below.
WWE has now announced that the two-night event will be taking place in multiple locations, including the WWE Performance Center, with limited crews. Their statement reads,
“WrestleMania will not only take place at WWE’s training facility but will include multiple locations over two nights. All locations will be closed sets with only essential personnel.”
More huge news regarding WrestleMania:
I’ve just been told that this year’s WrestleMania will not only take place at the Performance Center, but will include multiple locations over two nights.
All locations will be closed sets with only essential personnel.
— Gary Cassidy (@consciousgary) March 19, 2020
UPDATE: WWE.com posted the following statement:
WrestleMania 36 is now set for a historic two-night presentation on WWE Network with former New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski hosting The Show of Shows at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.
The 2020 edition of The Showcase of the Immortals will make history as the first to span across multiple days.
Earlier this week, it was announced WrestleMania 36 would emanate from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando and only essential personnel will be on the closed set during production.
Titles and legacies are on the line as WrestleMania 36 features a loaded slate of matches. Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre challenges WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Universal Champion Goldberg defends his title against Roman Reigns, and Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch looks to fight off the rise of Shayna Baszler. Also, 16-time World Champion John Cena also returns to battle “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt, AJ Styles hopes to put the “final nail in the coffin” of The Undertaker’s career and much more.
Gronkowski revealed the new format and his role as host on his Twitter earlier today. The three-time Super Bowl champion also promised more details when he appears on SmackDown this Friday on FOX at 8/7 C.
Stay tuned to WWE digital platforms for more updates on WrestleMania 36.
ORIGINAL: Rob Gronkowski just tweeted the following, revealing that WrestleMania 36 from the WWE Performance Center will be a two night event and he’ll be hosting both nights. He said,
It’s official! I’m hosting @WrestleMania this year…and it’s gonna be too big for just one night. For the 1st time, #WrestleMania will be a 🚨2-NIGHT🚨event: Saturday, April 4 AND Sunday, April 5 on @WWENetwork! Tell you more this Friday night on #SmackDown at 8 ET on @FOXTV.
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) March 18, 2020
