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WrestleMania 40 stage reveal: How does 2024 set compare to WrestleMania classics?

jon hoefling, usa today
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World Heavyweight Champion: Seth "Freakin" Rollins. Seth "Freakin" Rollins became the World Heavyweight Champion at Night of Champions on May 27, 2023.
World Heavyweight Champion: Seth "Freakin" Rollins. Seth "Freakin" Rollins became the World Heavyweight Champion at Night of Champions on May 27, 2023.

WrestleMania 40 is right around the corner. We're mere days away from witnessing arguably the biggest event in WWE history. With every major title having a match this weekend, there isn't a single wrestler in the business who will be unaffected by the fallout from Philadelphia.

WrestleMania is a spectacle, and never ceases to make fans oogle and oggle. Entrances are wilder, crowds are larger, and the stage is grander. Today, we got our first look at the WrestleMania 40 stage.

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What have other recent stages looked like?

WrestleMania 39:

WrestleMania 38:

WrestleMania 37:

What were the most iconic stages in WrestleMania history?

While this list is obviously highly subjective, some of the most fondly-remembered stages in WrestleMania history include:

WrestleMania 33:

WrestleMania 33's stage featured a large globe in the back, paying homage to the famous globe at Universal Studios, which also coincidentally was a great parallel to the WWE Universe as a whole. The entire stage evoked a giddy amusement park atmosphere which fit the event's billing as "The Ultimate Thrill Ride." The walkway to the ring was long and incredible as well.

WrestleMania 29:

Although WrestleMania 29 was held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, this stage was a perfect homage to New York City. Not only is the Statue of Liberty standing above the ring an awesome sight to behold, but the stage itself was a replica of the Brooklyn Bridge. If that doesn't get the crowd going, nothing will.

WrestleMania 26:

The WrestleMania 26 stage was big in every sense of the word, the sheer number of screens made it feel even grander. The pyramid theme also felt great as the design received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from fans.

WrestleMania 34:

The Mardi Gras themed stage for WrestleMania 34 was everything you'd want out of a stage. The mask is iconic and blasted light throughout the stadium on several occasions. The brim of the jester's hat also served as its own jumbotron as well.

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How to watch WrestleMania 40:

Date: April 6-7, 2024

Time: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT (both nights)

Where: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stream: Peacock

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WrestleMania 40 set reveal: WWE reveals 2024 stage ahead of weekend