WWE is taking full advantage of Las Vegas’s nightlife scene for WrestleMania 41 weekend with the announcement of “WrestleMania After Dark” – a series of exclusive entertainment events that blend WWE Superstars with musical performances at the luxurious Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
## Event Schedule and Star Power
### Thursday Night Kickoff (April 17)
* Headliner: DJ Valentino Khan
* Special Appearances:
* “The EST” Bianca Belair
* “The Queen” Charlotte Flair
* WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio
### Friday Night Explosion (April 18)
* Featured Artist: Metro Boomin
* WWE Talent:
* NXT Powerhouse Bron Breakker
* Fan-favorite Liv Morgan
### Saturday Night Showcase (April 19)
* Main Event: Machine Gun Kelly
* Special Guests: The Usos
### Championship Sunday (April 20)
* Headline Performance: Flo Rida
* Special Host: Rob Gronkowski
* Additional Appearances:
* Damian Priest
* Tiffany Stratton
* DJ Valentino Khan
## The Las Vegas Connection
The choice of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas as the venue creates a perfect synergy, as the hotel will already be hosting WWE World and the highly anticipated Roast of WrestleMania. This marks WWE’s most ambitious entertainment expansion yet for wrestling’s biggest weekend.
## Gronk’s Return to WWE
The appearance of Rob Gronkowski marks his first WWE involvement since WrestleMania 36, where he not only hosted but captured the 24/7 Championship. His return adds another layer of star power to an already stacked weekend.
> “WrestleMania After Dark represents an electrifying entertainment experience like never before,” states WWE’s official press release, highlighting the company’s vision for an immersive fan experience.
## What’s Next?
With WWE continuing to expand the WrestleMania weekend experience, one can’t help but wonder: Is this the beginning of a new tradition for future WrestleMania host cities? Will we see even more integration between sports entertainment and mainstream entertainment culture?
Fan anticipation is already building for what promises to be the most comprehensive WrestleMania weekend experience in WWE history. Will you be joining the party in Las Vegas?
