Kilkenny councilor is pushing for a future WWE WrestleMania to be held in Ireland

Kilkenny councilor Maurice Shortall is pushing for WrestleMania to eventually come to Ireland, arguing the country should explore bidding for WWE’s biggest event following news that WrestleMania will be held outside the U.S. for the first time in 2027. Shortall plans to bring the idea to the Irish government and issued the following comments to The Irish Mirror…

“As a globally recognised event with the capacity to attract tens of thousands of international visitors and generate substantial international media exposure, WrestleMania presents a significant opportunity for Ireland to strengthen its position as a leading destination for major event tourism.

The wider regional benefit to counties such as Kilkenny would be substantial, with strong potential for tourism spillover, increased domestic travel, and enhanced international visibility for Ireland’s secondary tourism destinations. Ireland is well placed to present a credible and competitive bid for WrestleMania, given our strong international tourism brand, proven track record in hosting major events, and global reputation as a welcoming destination.”

If Ireland were selected, Croke Park in Dublin would be the most likely venue due to its size, though Ireland could face competition from London, where Wembley Stadium has already proven to be a destination for wrestling events like AEW All In.