Konan
05-20-2010, 08:01 AM
Miami Sports Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz is working hard to bring Wrestlemania to his city in 2012, according to the Miami Today Newspaper. The paper writes that Diaz has been "relentless" in his efforts to secure the big event.
"Whether it be the Super Bowl or WrestleMania, any sporting event will be significant in creating revenue and jobs for the people. What's important to our community is extremely important to us," Commissioner Diaz said.
Economic impact studies have found that Wrestlemania brings an estimated $50 million to the host city's economy and roughly 65% of the fans who attend are from outside a 100 mile radius of the host city.
He added. "We have hosted 10 Super Bowls thus far. No one has yet to accomplish this feat. The bid to host the WrestleMania experience will persist until we are chosen."
14 cities were in the running to host Wrestlemania in the next two years. Atlanta won for 2011 and we'll find out next February which of the other 13 cities will host Wrestlemania 2012.
"Whether it be the Super Bowl or WrestleMania, any sporting event will be significant in creating revenue and jobs for the people. What's important to our community is extremely important to us," Commissioner Diaz said.
Economic impact studies have found that Wrestlemania brings an estimated $50 million to the host city's economy and roughly 65% of the fans who attend are from outside a 100 mile radius of the host city.
He added. "We have hosted 10 Super Bowls thus far. No one has yet to accomplish this feat. The bid to host the WrestleMania experience will persist until we are chosen."
14 cities were in the running to host Wrestlemania in the next two years. Atlanta won for 2011 and we'll find out next February which of the other 13 cities will host Wrestlemania 2012.