Rumour Killer On Detroit Bidding For WWE WrestleMania 43

WWE WrestleMania 43 is unlikely to emanate from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

Claims on social media, citing an unnamed local radio station in Detroit, suggested the Detroit Sports Commission was in the process of readying a proposal to host WrestleMania 43 at Ford Field. WrestleMania 43 being the 40-year anniversary of WrestleMania III, which emanated from the Pontiac Silverdome, and the 20-year anniversary of WrestleMania 23 from Ford Field were cited as potential reasons for the supposed bid. 

The Detroit Sports Commission has since told The Detroit News, however, that they are not preparing a bid to host WrestleMania in 2027. 

"Contrary to recent speculation, the DSC is not currently in the process of preparing a bid to host WrestleMania in 2027. However, we remain enthusiastic about the prospect of hosting future major WWE events. The Detroit Sports Commission values its strong relationship with WWE and is proud to have hosted some of their premier events across the Metro Detroit region. The DSC consistently evaluates opportunities and actively pursues bids for potential future events, leveraging our longstanding relationships with national governing bodies, sanctioning bodies, and event owners. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with WWE and welcoming more thrilling events to our vibrant city in the years to come," the commission stated.

The Detroit Sports Commission recently worked with WWE to bring SummerSlam 2023 to Ford Field, a show main evented by Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in a Tribal Combat Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. 

The location of WWE WrestleMania 43 has yet to be officially announced but claims in May 2023 from Tennessee Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill stated that WWE had "already committed" to holding WrestleMania 43 at the NFL team's new stadium. WWE has since merged with UFC into TKO Group Holdings, however, and it is unknown if those plans are still in place.