WrestleMania 39 kicks off tomorrow, and the Showcase of the Immortals is going "Hollywood."
Taking place over the course of two nights on April 1 and 2, WrestleMania 39 will emanate from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The event will feature packed cards on both nights including Roman Reigns defending the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes and Charlotte Flair defending the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley
Additionally, fans will see a Hell in a Cell match between Edge and "The Demon" Finn Balor and a six-woman tag team match with Damage CTRL taking on Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Lita.
These tickets are hot items. According to a press release "WWE announced a record for first-day ticket sales for WrestleMania 39 taking placeat SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Over 90,000 tickets were sold within the first 24 hours – more than any event in WWE history and a 42% increase over first-day sales for WrestleMania 38 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas."
The event will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.
To celebrate "The Grandest Stage of Them All," here are 10 interesting facts about WrestleMania.
WrestleMania almost wasn't WrestleMania
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: Cast member Howard Finkel attends the WWE screening of "Legends' House" at Smith & Wollensky on April 15, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for WWE) Bryan Bedder/Getty Images
WrestleMania 35 was the first WrestleMania to be headlined by women.
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12: WWE Superstar Becky Lynch appears on the red carpet of the WWE Mae Young Classic on September 12, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE) Bryan Steffy/Getty Images
Run-DMC provided a WrestleMania first.
American rap group Run DMC pose at the Grammy Awards, 1980s. (L-R): Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), Joe 'Run' Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Hulton Archive/Getty Images
WrestleMania 2 is the only WrestleMania to happen on a weekday.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Paul Kane/Getty Images
WrestleMania 28 holds the record for most PPV buys.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: The Rock and John Cena attend the WrestleMania 29 Press Conference at Radio City Music Hall on April 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images) Taylor Hill/Getty Images
“Macho Man” Randy Savage has the record for most WrestleMania wins in a single night.
LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 16: Actor Randy Savage attends the 31st Annual American Music Awards at The Shrine Auditorium November 16, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Phot by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) Frank Micelotta/Getty Images
Longest match in WrestleMania history.
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Shortest match in WrestleMania history.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 24: Dwayne Johnson of 'Jungle Cruise' took part today in the Walt Disney Studios presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. 'Jungle Cruise' will be released in U.S. theaters on July 24, 2020. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) Jesse Grant/Getty Images
Most losses at WrestleMania.
370782 01: World Wrestling Federation's Wrestler Triple H Poses June 12, 2000 In Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo By Getty Images) Getty Images
Total attendance at WrestleMania.
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5: Opening fireworks as WrestleMania 25 at Reliant Stadium begins on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Images) Bill Olive/Getty Images
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