Report: WWE concerned about Summerslam at Allegiant Stadium possibly being canceled

Due to a new surge of Covid-19 cases in the United States, masks are currently required for fans attending events at Allegiant Stadium. The following is from the Tickemaster.com page for WWE Summerslam 2021…

Allegiant Stadium takes the health and safety of its guests, employees, and staff very seriously. In response to rising COVID-19 cases, and in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State of Nevada Emergency Directive 047, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face mask while inside the stadium. The State of Nevada & CDC do not currently require proof of vaccination to attend events. Allegiant Stadium’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change as additional information is discovered or provided by the State of Nevada & the CDC.

According to Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net, officials in WWE are concerned that the event at Allegiant Stadium will outright be canceled due to the rising Covid cases. With there possibly being new bans on mass gatherings, WWE might have to return to running events with limited or no fans with Haynes noting the following…

“While speaking with sources within WWE, I was told that internally WWE expects that they will have to return to the Performance Center, or another venue for their ThunderDome gimmick within a couple of weeks.”

Twitter account @WrestleVotes addressed the matter…

Source says SummerSlam happening at Allegiant Stadium is still the plan, with the event being just 2 weeks out. WWE has had conversations with the city and venue, and as of this very moment, all things remain on track.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) August 4, 2021