Wrestlemania fans told to seek shelter during severe weather in Tampa

WWE’s Wrestlemania welcomes back fans in Tampa, Florida

The two-night wrestling event continues on Sunday night. Excitement has been building since Wrestlemania 36 was held behind closed doors last year due to COVID-19.

TAMPA, Fla. - Severe weather rolling through Florida on Saturday forced a delay to the start of Wrestlemania 37 in Tampa.

Fans were told to seek shelter as a severe thunderstorm rolled through.

"May we have your attention please... severe weather including lightning near Raymond James Stadium at this time," an announcement could be heard in a video filmed at the stadium on Saturday.

Wrestlemania fans told to seek shelter due to severe weather

Fans were told to seek shelter as a severe thunderstorm rolled through. Video from @SmallafroGames via Storyful.

Thankfully, after the storms passed, fans were able to return and the show went on as planned.

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The two-night wrestling event continues on Sunday night. Excitement has been building since Wrestlemania 36 was held behind closed doors last year due to COVID-19.

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