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WWE confirm WrestleMania 36 plans amid worldwide coronavirus pandemic

WWE have announced that WrestleMania 36 will not take place in Tampa Bay, Florida, as had previously been planned.

However, the 'Showcase of the Immortals' will still take place, as owner Vince McMahon has elected not to postpone the event.

Instead, WWE are due to take a major financial hit, after electing to continue with WrestleMania behind closed doors.

It will now take place at the Performance Center in Orlando, with only "essential personnel" in attendance.

It will be streamed live on the WWE Network.

Brock Lesnar defends his title against Drew McIntyre (© WWE)

A WWE statement on Monday confirmed: “In coordination with local partners and government officials, WrestleMania and all related events in Tampa Bay will not take place.

"However, WrestleMania will still stream live on Sunday, April 5 at 7pm ET (Midnight UK) on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view.

"Only essential personnel will be on the closed set at WWE’s training facility in Orlando, Florida to produce WrestleMania.”

It remains to be seen whether there will be any changes to the card.

World heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is due to main event the show against Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre, while Universal champion Goldberg will face Roman Reigns.

John Cena is also due to perform, taking on 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt.

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