WWE introduced ThunderDome concept after pandemic hit, it’s first started in August 2020 at Amway Center, Orlando. Then, it was moved to Tropicana Field, Tampa, Florida in October due to start of NBA & ECHL seasons at Amway Center. Now, WWE facing similar problem at Tropicana Field, as Tampa Bay Rays MLB season starts soon.
According to the Jon Alba of Spectrum Sports 360, WWE ThunderDome will remain in Tampa Bay area. It’s noted that WWE ThunderDome will be moving from Tropicana Field to USF’s Yuengling Center, formerly known as Sun Dome, in Tampa Bay for a period of time.
“The expectation among multiple people I have spoken to in #WWE is they will remain in the Tampa area after the Tropicana Field ThunderDome ends ahead of the #Rays season. They all believe they are headed to #USF’s Yuengling Center (fka the Sun Dome) for at least a period of time. I requested comment from both #WWE and arena management but have not heard from either as of this time. It’s unclear if it would be a long-term residency or what the setup would be. But multiple people said travel is booked through Tampa going forward for the immediate future.”
I requested comment from both #WWE and arena management but have not heard from either as of this time. It’s unclear if it would be a long-term residency or what the setup would be. But multiple people said travel is booked through Tampa going forward for the immediate future.
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) March 15, 2021
Jon Alba also stated that he doesn’t know it would be a ThunderDome setup or WWE will allow some fans to the arena but it was reported hat Yuengling Center is smaller than Amway Center & Tropicana Field with 10,400 capacity.
“The Yuengling Center is on the University of South Florida campus and hosts several of the school’s teams (Omos used to play basketball there). A few days ago a #USF said tey wouldn’t be surprised to see the move happen and believed the schedule was open. I do not know the status of fans present, or if it would be the ThunderDome setup. The Yuengling Center is smaller than Amway Center or Tropicana Field, capacity is about 10,400. #WWE”
I do not know the status of fans present, or if it would be the ThunderDome setup. The Yuengling Center is smaller than Amway Center or Tropicana Field, capacity is about 10,400. #WWE
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) March 15, 2021
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