Dark clouds hang over WrestleMania 37. Literally.
Fans inside Raymond James Stadium have been told to seek coverage in the concourse area as severe weather moves through Tampa. Lightning and rain are expected in the area. You can see photos and videos from the scene inside and around Raymond James Stadium in the media below.
The stadium announced that the parking lot is temporarily closed due to the weather.
At 5:44 p.m. ET, the stadium announced the lightning threat has passed and all parking lot and gates are back open.
Ryan Satin of Fox Sports said at 6:06 p.m. ET that fans are being allowed back to their seats.
Stephanie McMahon tweeted at 5:58 p.m. ET that WrestleMania 37 begins promptly at 8 p.m. ET.
As of now, WWE has not announced any change of plans regarding WrestleMania 37. The event is still scheduled to begin with the kick-off show at 7 p.m. ET.
WEATHER UPDATE: lightning threat has passed, all parking and gates are back OPEN! Fans may return to their seats. Free parking at HCC is now closed. Thanks for being patient fans!
— RaymondJames Stadium (@RJStadium) April 10, 2021
WEATHER ALERT: All parking lots are temporarily closed due to weather. Please seek shelter in your vehicles until further notice. Stay tuned for stadium updates.
— RaymondJames Stadium (@RJStadium) April 10, 2021
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) April 10, 2021
WELP!!! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/nz60QDn1Y6
— Abel Herrera (@AbelEHerrera) April 10, 2021
Should the show start with such, this would easily be the worst #WrestleMania weather ever. Performing will be difficult. #WWE pic.twitter.com/FnioqRFclU
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) April 10, 2021
Fightful will continue to update fans on the weather situation and any plans that might change regarding WrestleMania 37.
You can view the lineup for WrestleMania 37 by clicking here.
