❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the State Government's bid to host WWE Wrestlemania in Perth, including financial commitments, target wrestlers, and alternative plans. The government confirms ongoing discussions and lists meeting attendees.
AnsweredQoN 1422Legislative Council
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(1) I refer to the Sunday Times articles from 19 February 2023 and 7 May 2023 suggesting the State Government has made a pitch to host Wrestlemania (WWE) in Perth and, noting that WWE has recently announced or held premium live events (PLEs) in several international locations in 2023 including Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia, can you provide an update on the State Government's proposal? (2) Noting that the venue for Wrestlemania XL in 2024 has already been determined as Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the Western Australian Government bidding as a host city for Wrestlemania 41 in 2025? (3) Given that since the inception of WrestleMania in 1985, no WrestleMania event has ever been held outside of continental North America, how does the State Government expect to attract "The Grandest Stage of Them All" to Perth? (4) On what dates did WWE officials visit Perth and who did they meet with? (5) What value is the commitment the State Government has made to the WWE in terms of: (a) financial value; and (b) other resources, such as promotional, staffing, venue hire, or in-kind contributions (please detail)? (6) Noting the 19 February 2023 article stated Logan Paul is "topping the list" of wrestlers sought by the State Government to perform at Optus Stadium, please outline which other wrestlers the State Government is seeking to bring to Perth, how this list has been determined, and who has been responsible for curating this list? (7) Is the State Government considering hosting any alternative PLEs should the WrestleMania pitch prove unsuccessful and, if so, please provide detail?
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Answered
20 June 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Tourism
Response time
10 days
(1)-(7) Discussions with respect to Western Australia hosting a WWE event are continuing.
On a recent visit to Perth, WWE officials met with VenuesWest; VenuesLive; RAC Arena; Tourism WA; and the City of Perth.
On a recent visit to Perth, WWE officials met with VenuesWest; VenuesLive; RAC Arena; Tourism WA; and the City of Perth.
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