From the moment AT&T Stadium opened, the WWE had its sights set on bringing its biggest event of the year, WrestleMania, to North Texas. And after years of careful planning, that dream is now a reality.
"It's everything I hoped for and more," said Stephanie MacMahon, chief branding officer for the WWE. "In my mind, the sky is always the limit – and I think we're going to get pretty close."
WrestleMania 32 is expected to shatter records when it takes over AT&T Stadium Sunday.
Speaking to the media Friday morning, WWE Superstars and Divas said being in Texas has given them a good sense of just how big this event will be.
"Everything is going to be bigger here," said WWE Superstar Roman Reigns. "The crowd is gonna be bigger. Even the hotel feels bigger. The crowd at the hotel feels bigger. This press junket feels bigger. It's a good year. It's a good time to be a part of the WWE."
"I know, right? No pressure," said WWE Diva Charlotte, who will be making her WrestleMania debut this weekend. "I think I picked the right one."
WWE Superstar John Cena said after he arrived in North Texas Friday morning, his first stop was AT&T Stadium. He wanted to see the empty stadium and take in the "calm before the excitement."
WWE is keeping the set design a surprise until Sunday, but Cena said he can assure fans they won't be disappointed.
"It's going to be magical," said Cena. "I think people are going to walk into WrestleMania on Sunday and then leave emotionally exhausted having seen the best event of their lives."
While they admit there's some added pressure making sure the show lives up to expectations, the WWE says the people of Dallas-Fort Worth have made them feel right at home.
"I love this town," said WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. "I've been at Nick & Sam's Steakhouse three times already."
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"I've had a phenomenal time," said Reigns. "Dallas has been great – the food, the restaurants, the gyms, the hotel – it's been a great experience. Maybe instead of going to Disney World after I win, I'll stay here and do another week."
And they're ready to put on a show like no other.
"We really are made to feel like family here," said MacMahon. "And we've all worked so hard to get there. And I think when there's incredible teamwork, that's when you're going to see mind-blowing results. And that's exactly what Sunday’s going to deliver."
