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Wrestling fans emerging from pandemic bubble for WrestleMania 37

The allure of the WWE with a live audience is convincing some fans to buy tickets and travel to Tampa.
 
 
 
A photo of the sold-out crowd in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, which hosted 2019's WrestleMania. Tampa is set to host WrestleMania at Raymond James Stadium on April 10 and 11.
A photo of the sold-out crowd in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, which hosted 2019's WrestleMania. Tampa is set to host WrestleMania at Raymond James Stadium on April 10 and 11. [ WWE ]

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