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Welcome to Wrestle Tours, the ultimate destination for wrestling fans around the world. Wrestle Tours specialise in WrestleMania Travel Packages and specifically WrestleMania 41 Travel Packages Las Vegas . We specialise in providing our customers with the opportunity to travel to some of the biggest wrestling events in the world such as WWE WrestleMania, WWE Royal Rumble, WWE SummerSlam, AEW, PROGRESS Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom and more!

Welcome to Wrestle Tours, the ultimate destination for wrestling fans around the world specialising in  WrestleMania Travel Packages with our next big event being WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Those who have experienced Wrestle Tours with us at different WrestleMania events have hung out with the likes of Rob Van Dam, Mickie James, Nick Aldis, MVP, Emma WWE, So Cal Val, Lana Austin, Victoria, Chavo Guerrero, CJ Perry, Kelly Kelly, Danielle Moinet, Charles Crowley, Allie Katch, Tate Mayfairs, YOICHI, the Mick Foley family and more!

We specialise in providing fans from around the world with the opportunity to witness some of the biggest wrestling events in the world, including WWE events such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Money in The Bank, SummerSlam, Survivor Series as well as AEW, NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom and PROGRESS Wrestling’s Super Strong Style 16.

Wrestle Tours is part of the PROGRESS Wrestling family, and with all of our specialist knowledge and contacts, we will be working together to create a truly special trip for you. Our goal is to put our fans and friends first and provide you with a once in a lifetime experience, with premium tickets to events like WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, and include other exclusive elements unique to our experience – all at a price that reflects great value! 

By coming with WrestleTours you are joining our wrestling family and even if a solo traveller don’t worry as most people are. By the end of your trip with us you will have made new wrestling friends that last a lifetime. So if you want to join us on WrestleMania Travel Package or have another event in mind then please drop us a message. 

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Wrestling Travel take British WWE fans on the Road to WrestleMania

UK fans created an incredible atmosphere at the Royal Rumble and next time you could be there too

• 21:41, 27 Jan 2020
• Updated 22:48, 27 Jan 2020

British fans are renowned for bringing a special atmosphere to WWE events and last night's Royal Rumble was no different.

The crowd at the Minute Maid Park stadium in Houston, Texas went wild when legendary superstar Edge returned to action .

And dedicated supporters from these shores certainly made their voices heard when Scotland's Drew McIntyre won the main event.

Many made the trip thanks to Wrestling Travel - a trailblazing company and the first of its kind in the UK, which is now making a global impact.

Wrestling Travel creates bespoke packages to WWE's biggest shows, including the annual extravaganzas WrestleMania and SummerSlam.

The company also offers dream trips to All Elite Wrestling pay-per-views and New Japan Pro Wrestling's yearly supershow, Wrestle Kingdom .

Mirror WWE has now teamed up with Wrestling Travel to boost our coverage of sports entertainment and bring you even more world exclusives.  

The business is the brainchild of grappling superfan and Tranmere Rovers Associate Director, Lee McAteer , a travel industry expert and founder of the acclaimed AmeriCamp. 

Wrestling Travel organises everything from flights, transfers and hotels to event tickets, but that's only half of the experience it provides.

Lee said: "Wrestling Travel is for the fans, by the fans, plus you just never know will show up and be on a WT trip travelling with us.

"At Wrestle Kingdom in January we had top wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer host a Q&A and for our Wrestling Travel WrestleManiaTravel Packages in Tampa we will have a whole host of surprise guests, who will be showing up across the week.

"In fact our VIPs may even end up watching the shows with some of them too!

"What WT does is offer a service in which all you have to do is turn up and we take care of the rest.

"At the last WrestleMania in New York we were staying in the same hotel as The Undertaker and NWA Champion Nick Aldis, so you are very much immersed in the Road to WrestleMania with Wrestling Travel."

Lee is the man behind Invasion Camp Group, a mix of summer camp, gap year and tour companies, including Camp Thailand, Camp Bali, AmeriCamp Canada and Camp.co.uk . 

Wrestling Travel, which is a member of ABTA and ATOL through his parent company Invasion, aims to remove the stress and hassle around a trip to see wrestling superstars in action.

Its stunning package for WrestleMania 36 in Florida this April includes tickets for the WWE Hall of Fame, SmackDown, NXT TakeOver, WrestleMania itself and Raw.

Wrestling Travel has also become a major player behind the scenes in the industry.

The company is an official sponsor of America's Impact Wrestling , Liverpool's TNT Wrestling and an official travel partner of London's Progress Wrestling.

It sponsored Conrad Thompson's groundbreaking fan convention StarrCast and has worked with Cody Rhodes to take fans to AEW shows in America.

Lee's team lend their expertise to help facilitate as a sponsor the largest European wrestling convention, For The Love of Wrestling, with Andy Kleek at Monopoly Events.

And they have set up a ticketing platform, WT Live, as part of their commitment to support British wrestling and our thriving independent scene.

Wrestling Travel has also forged a relationship with Jeff Jarrett , which even led to the WWE Hall of Famer becoming an honorary fan of Tranmere Rovers, where Wirral-born businessman Lee is an associate director.

He said: "Jeff came down to Prenton Park and played football with the kids in the Tranmere Rovers Recreation Centre, before taking some penalties on the pitch!

"It was a really special moment for the club and I was so thankful to Jeff for coming down. He keeps a look out for the scores and where we are in the league."

Earlier this month, Wrestling Travel flew fans out to Tokyo to see the likes of Chris Jericho, Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada in action for NJPW .

Staying close to the iconic Tokyo Dome, guests toured sights including Mount Fuji, ate at the legendary Ribera Steakhouse, met NJPW talents, and had the chance to quiz Meltzer at the famous Toudoukan Wrestling Shop.

Wrestling Travel's Wrestle Kingdom 15 Travel Package for next January is on sale now and people can secure their places for just £99 / $150 per person.

Fans can also secure their place for WrestleMania 36 in Tampa, Florida this April.

As we're 70 days away from the Showcase of the Immortals, you can still get your Wrestling Travel WrestleManiaTravel Package .

You can choose to pay upfront, or split the payment, with the first half paid now, and the second half paid off by the end of February.

Booking in advance means you can budget your payments with a flexible payment plan.

For further information, please visit the Wrestling Travel website or contact the company at [email protected] or on 0161 806 1444.

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Like many good business ideas, Lee McAteer's company was borne out of a need that no one else appeared to cater for. 

In this particular case, he found it difficult to grapple with affordable flight and accommodation packages to attend wrestling events across the world.

But instead of despairing that he could not watch his favourite sport the way he wanted, he channeled his inner Hulk Hogan and created a business out of it - discovering in the process that there were thousands out there who also sought such travel packages and experiences.

Now he enjoys a slice of the billion-dollar World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) pie after launching the Wrestling Travel company which creates bespoke packages to the world's best wrestling events.

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Lee, 33, relays how he's turned his lifelong passion into a booming business in just a few months. 

He told This is Money: 'As a huge fan of WWE and professional wrestling, I put myself in the shoes of the consumer as I am one

'I knew there was a gap in the market for it as it was something I wanted myself as a huge fan. We now have over 100 people on a waiting list for WrestleMania packages, which is crazy.

'Having been to the last four WrestleManias, I always ended up buying everything late and struggled for accommodation at a reasonable price and therefore, the experience always cost me a lot more than it should have.'

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While his travel company targets a specific audience Lee points out that it is estimated that the combined following across WWE is almost a billion dollars.

'It's quite substantial for something so niche. 

'Each year WrestleMania has around 100,000 that attend the event – although it varies from venue to venue. 

Upcoming Wrestle Travel events and packages

· Starrcast & AEW Double or Nothing (Las Vegas, USA). From £1,335 per person.

· SummerSlam 2019 (Toronto, Canada). From £2,199 per person.

· Survivor Series 2019 (Chicago, USA). From £1,999 per person

· Wrestle Kingdom 14 (Tokyo, Japan). From £2,299 per person

· Royal Rumble 2020 (venue T.B.A). From £1,999 per person

· WrestleMania 36 (venue T.B.A). From £2,299 per person.

Source: www.WrestlingTravel.org

'It's a very popular event that attracts nationalities from all over the world.'

Lee, who has been a wrestling fan since he was a child growing up in Wirral, started the business with just £500 which he put towards marketing. 

It was launched at the end of 2017 and just 20 months later it boasts a turnover of £500,000.

Now the business showcases big events where wrestling fans travelling to events can expect to pay an average of £2,699 per person for the entire experience. 

Payment plans are available to those who don't have such a lump sum available and want to pay off the trip in monthly increments.

A typical package includes flights, tickets to the wrestling match and minimum three-star hotel accommodation, with five-star stays also organised upon request.

He also differentiated the business by going beyond just offering accommodation and flights. 

Packages can also include 'eat and greet' events where fans get to dine with their favourite wrestling stars such as Jeff Jarrett and Flip Gordon.

Lee explains: 'We like to think we are good value for money but at the same time we know what wrestling fans need. 

'We also have reps on the ground that will make it almost like a VIP experience. 

'In New York, for example, there will be five different shows that the fans will go to.'

Customers of Wrestling Travel can generally expect to be put on British Airways and American Airways flights but, where possible, the company tries to accommodate preferences. 

Wrestling Travel's success can also be put down to the fact that it's created a community for wrestling fans.

Lee says: 'What we try and do is get everyone on the same flights so that there is more community feel. We fly mainly from Manchester, London and Dublin. 

'But we have flights from New Zealand, Australia and Spain - it's definitely become international.'

Lee McAteer with professional wrestler 'Lana' (real  name Catherine Joy Perry) 

Discounted deals for groups as well as custom deals can be arranged, but Lee admits there's demand from many honeymoon couples as well. 

He said: 'We've had a lot of honeymoon couples believe it or not. We've done a lot of cool things for honeymoon couples but if I told my girlfriend I'd be dumped, but a lot of people do it.'

Singles are catered for as well. Lee explains: 'We host events so that people can get to know each other. 

'There's lots of single people that want to go to these events. 

'When you look at our tickets, hotel packages it becomes a community play where people find a sense of belonging rather than them coming on their own. 

'They become completely immersed into the wrestling culturally.'

Wrestling Travel has also catered to those who've wanted to extend the trip as part of a holiday and included extra tourist excursions. 

Lee says: 'It's not something we openly advertise but we try and work out what they want to do and instead of pigeonhole them we try and cater to them.'

This isn't Lee's first venture into entrepreneurship. He currently owns and manages 30 brands that forms part of his Invasion Camp Group, which is a mix of summer camp, gap year and tour companies aimed at British millennials. It turned over £5million in 2018.

He is also associate director of Tranmere Rovers Football Club. 

His next plans are to cater for Mixed Martial Arts fans. 'We are now looking to launch in MMA side of the operation in April 2019 as there is demand for that too.'

When asked for advice for other would-be entrepreneurs Lee says it's all about doing what you enjoy. 

He adds: 'The way I see it is if you love what you do then you never work a day in your life so combining hobbies and passions into a business is never a bad thing.' 

Seven WrestleMania facts 

• WrestleMania 1 was held in Madison Square Garden in New York on 31 March 1985. It's since grown in popularity with 80,000 people expected to attend Wrestle Mania 35.
• The WrestleMania attendance record is 101,763 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas for WrestleMania 32.
• Nearly 1.6million fans have attended WrestleMania since its inception in 1985
• In all WrestleMania matches that Hulk Hogan has wrestled he has only been pinned twice (both of which have only been in Toronto, Canada).
• Royal Rumble 2019 winner, Seth Rollins is the first WrestleMania Main Event winner that is younger than WrestleMania itself. He will challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 35 on Sunday, 7 April 2019
• Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels fought the longest match set at one hour, one minute and 52 seconds.
• The Rock won the shortest match in WrestleMania history, crushing Erick Rowan in six seconds in WrestleMania 32.

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WWE today announced a deal to bring one-hour weekly episodes of Raw & SmackDown to Channel 5 . The deal also see’s NXT UK make it’s TV debut, outside of the WWE Network.

The broadcasts will start on 2nd February 2020, with SmackDown highlights airing every Saturday at 10:30am, and Raw highlights will air at 10:30am each Sunday.

This is the first-time WWE have ventured into the UK free-to-air market since 2001, when events aired on Channel 4, albeit with adverts during the middle of matches, which wasn’t favourable to many watching.

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• $ 800 - $ 5,120 Total

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• $ 820 - $ 5,296 Total

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• Rosemont, IL
• $ 1,088 - $ 5,448 Total

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• Detroit, MI
• $ 846 - $ 5,416 Total

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• Orlando, FL
• $ 998 - $ 5,508 Total

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• Houston, TX
• $ 1,068 - $ 5,760 Total

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• Glendale, AZ
• $ 1,064 - $ 5,136 Total

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• Atlanta, GA
• $ 980 - $ 5,648 Total

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• $ 1,209 - $ 10,136 Total

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• East Rutherford, NJ
• $ 1,700 - $ 27,300 Total

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• New Orleans, LA
• $ 1,525 - $ 21,080 Total

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• $ 1,550 - $ 22,000 Total

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• $ 1,125 - $ 23,500 Total

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• $ 1,575 - $ 25,500 Total

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• $ 2,125 - $ 37,400 Total

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• $ 2,080 - $ 29,260 Total

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• $ 2,555 - $ 30,320 Total

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• $ 0 - $ 0 Total

Wrestlemania 37

• $ 975 - $ 40,780 Total

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• $ 2,065 - $ 66,740 Total

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• Philadelphia, PA
• $ 3,830 - $ 51,580 Total

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• Chicago, Illinois
• $702 - $5,448

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• $574 - $3,016

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• $597 - $5,508

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I’m also the five-time winner of the Bird Man, a competition where you build a flying machine and soar off a pier, and I’m a former World Clog Cobbing Champion – that involves throwing old boots really far. I’m a World Egg Throwing Champion, and I hold the wife-carrying record, for carrying the heaviest wife in Wife Carrying history . I’m also the only man to have competed carrying two wives at a time.

People always ask, how did I get into all of this?

Back in 2006, I went to the World Bog Snorkelling Championship in Wales for a fun day out and to raise a bit of money for charity in the process. I had a great time and the people there made me feel very welcome. I decided to do a few events a year. One day I saw an advert online for gravy wrestling and thought, “This could be fun”. So I drove up to a supermarket car park in Wigan to roll about in gravy with six other people while confused shoppers walked past and threw a few coppers into the bin for us.

At the time I won my first gravy wrestling championship, I was training as a barrister (I have degrees in both biochemistry and law). I was called to the bar in 2009, and I had to make a decision about whether to stay in the law – which would have taken over my life – or follow my passion. I made a choice to follow my passion.

I eventually set up Always With a Smile , a foundation to raise money for local charities through a plethora of outrageous, very British and very eccentric events. Gravy wrestling is the epitome of a traditional community event, and those are sadly disappearing from the landscape these days. We do between 35 to 75 events a year. None of us take a wage, including me.

We use about 2,000 gallons of gravy for each match. It’s actually hot. I don’t have a favourite flavour, but one time we had an issue when someone decided to use onion gravy and it got into all of our eyes and left us in tears

We don’t design the events – they’re associated with the region they’re in. It’s about taking local traditions and that heritage and trying to raise money with it. For example, gravy wrestling is specific to Lancashire – sausages, hotpots, it’s what they do – and we raise £4,500 every year for East Lancashire Hospice.

Gravy isn’t a normal part of my diet, so I can still stomach it. We use about 2,000 gallons of the stuff. A lot of people don’t know this but the gravy we wrestle in is actually hot. I don’t have a favourite flavour, but one time we had an issue when someone decided to use onion gravy and it got into all of our eyes and left us in tears.

Overall, what started out as just me has morphed into something huge. People travel all over the country to visit our events. I’ve since got into modelling, acting and photography. I landed my first commercial after a photographer spotted me doing an event. I was a fireman in a Harpic ad, which ran for four years. I was in the film The Northman and I play a guy called Hot Slippy Jesus on an ITV show called Apocalypse Wow . I’ve just got back from Belgium doing a commercial.

People ask me: well, why does all of this matter? When you see what the power of a smile can do, it’s very rewarding. You should see the look in a kid’s eyes when he pins you in the gravy or knocks you out. At 14 or 15, he’ll remember that and he’ll maybe think of passing that feeling on. Hopefully, it helps the next generation of people to make a small difference.

All of these competitions have, though, taken a toll on my body. Since I started the foundation, I’ve had both my ankles and both my shoulders operated on. I’ve had surgery on my hip and three stomach surgeries. I’ve put my body through hell. It’s very intense. But I don’t regret any of it. I had to take this year off gravy wrestling because of my third stomach surgery, but I’m quite keen to get back.

My friends and family accept it now and I’ve been recognised locally in my town – Hinckley in Leicester – as well as nationally with the Pride of Britain and British Citizen Awards and being invited to Downing Street. It’s all great and nice to be recognised in some way, but I would swap that all to see the expression on someone’s face who we’ve helped out.

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• By Alex McCarthy
• Published : 12:20, 6 Feb 2020

Wrestling is going from strength to strength here in the UK with WWE's new TV deals speaking volumes for the wrestling boom.

They have programming on BT Sport and Channel 5 while AEW also has a hand in the terrestrial TV market with ITV.

NXT UK has grown exponentially over the past 12 months and even British independents like Progress, Rev Pro, ICW, TNT and OTT continue to thrive.

One company that seems to marry promotions like those together with the fans - and more - is Wrestling Travel .

We did a profile piece on these game-changers last year where we spoke to founder and owner Lee McAteer. You can read that HERE .

But even since then, they've stepped up their game. In January,  Wrestling Travel put on their first-ever travel package to Tokyo, Japan for NJPW's Wrestle  Kingdom.

They outsold their target by 50 percent and had passengers from all over the UK, USA and even France.

Danny Wolstanholme, Operations Manager at WT, who was instrumental in putting together the trip. "I was really proud of the trip. After months of planning, it was fantastic to see it all come together and see all of our travellers having such an amazing time. There was a lot of late nights putting everything together to make this the best trip it could possibly be, and the feedback we've had has been heartwarming, and has really given us enormous confidence heading into next year's trip."

Travellers were able to purchase add-ons such as Pro- Wrestling NOAH & New Year Dash (like the RAW after WrestleMania) as part of their package, and they their two hotels were based just around the corner from the Tokyo Dome, continuing Wrestling Travel's reputation as a provider than can make what you want a reality.

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Their aim is to double the amount of travellers next year and their Wrestle  Kingdom 15  Travel Package went on sale on January 17, so check it out HERE .

Danny continued: "Travellers were able to visit places like Ribera Steakhouse with us, and were even given the opportunity to purchase a Ribera jacket by the owners!

"Our travellers were also treated to special guest appearances from guys like Kevin Kelly, Fat Ass Massa, Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki & Toru Yano along the way, who our travellers were able to spend time with. This was all part of the Wrestling   Travel experience that you wouldn't get anywhere else"

By chance, they also ended up adding a Dave Meltzer Q&A in Tokyo, at the famous Toudoukan  Wrestling Shop to their itinerary.

The legendary wrestling journalist reached out to  Wrestling   Travel in November looking to use their services to take him and his family to Tokyo for Wrestle Kingdom and that's when a deal was struck to promote Wrestling Travel in the Wrestling Observer and put on a unique show for the fans.

Around 60 people attended the exclusive event from all around the world, with tickets being purchased on their very own ticketing platform WT Live (I know - it's THAT comprehensive), and on the door on the day of the event. Dave was assisted on stage with the Q&A's by Japan's own Fumi Saito. The company considers the event a real success and are looking to do the same thing next year, but this time with a Japanese translator to encourage the hometown fans to attend.

"Overall it was an incredible experience," Danny said. "Not just for the team, but for all of our customers who have given us nothing but positive feedback about the way the trip was organised and how they had such a wonderful experience. The only gripe everyone had was that they wish they could have stayed longer! Next year, we are looking to extend the duration of the travel  package taking that feedback on board."

Wrestling Travel has recently struck deals with The Mirror here in the UK, IMPACT Wrestling, Progress, For the Love of Wrestling, Starrcast and have been supporting TNT Extreme Wrestling shows in the Liverpool area, too.

They've made a commitment to wrestling as whole and especially from a grass roots level. Not just WWE - although they can take you to their biggest shows - but all wrestling. The proof is in their actions and the deals they have made. The traffic Wrestling Travel are generating continues to rise and that helps independent promotions gain more mainstream attention. That actually helps these promotions sell tickets through WT Live or other platforms.

But, it's to their consumers, too. For example: A couple on Japan trip were celebrating their honeymoon, and the husband was gifted a worn Jushin Thunder Liger mask worth $600 as a gift. The mask was made by the original mask maker. I mean, it kind of makes me want to get married.

Wrestling Travel founder Lee McAteer plans to use the momentum the company has generated over the past year or so - especially from Japan - and use that to make an unforgettable trip to WrestleMania 36, Wrestling Travel's biggest trip yet. "We're absolutely delighted with how the Wrestle Kingdom trip went and, more importantly, the experience we were able to put on for our travellers. I am blessed to have such a wonderful team that always go the extra mile for our customers.

"At the end of the day Wrestling Travel is by fans for fans so we know what we want and what to give to fans. To see the incredible traffic and media attention we are now receiving is very humbling, but our customers will always be our main priority and I want WT to help all levels of wrestling, whether that be on a local, national or global level. We learn something from every trip and we're focused on making WrestleMania 36 an unforgettable experience for those that come with us. We have come a long way from our first ever trip. "It's not just a flight and a hotel, we've got well known wrestling personalities and mystery guests who will be spending the weekend with them! We're working on many other surprises that make us totally unique and we try and top ourselves every time. That's where the fans win."

Joe Baiamonte, head of marketing and creative at WT, says: "The sheer scale of Mania week allows us to get a lot more creative with our offerings because there’s so much going on. Whether you’re just after Mania itself or all the WWE events around it, plus a ton of add ons such as pre-show parties or special guest appearances , we’re going to take care of it for you.

“We’re aware that these sorts of trips are bucket list moments for most fans, so we want to make them as memorable as possible. I  honestly can’t wait for our community to experience this ‘Mania trip. It’s taking everything we’ve done before to the next level.”

Wrestling Travel have forced their way into the wrestling industry and have done it exactly the right way. This bridge between any company or event in the world is something any real fan will take the time to explore.

They have packages to events all over the world, but to make sure you don't miss doing WrestleMania 36 with Wrestling Travel, click HERE .

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Please click here for a link to our terms/conditions/legal policy document.

Below we have tried to answer any questions you might have to make things as simple as possible for you.

If you’re not quite sure on anything get in contact with us or please read our terms/conditions/legal document.

Yes, all of our Wrestling Travel Packages are covered by both ABTA and ATOL. This ensures peace of mind and complete protection for all of our Customers For more information please visit: https://www.abta.com/help-and-complaints/frequently-asked-questions/what-atol

If you are travelling and want the peace of mind of being insured, be aware that any medical conditions may affect this.

If you have certain medical issues, many insurers will not cover you for claims related to those conditions or would charge you so much that cover is unaffordable.

If you have had advice or treatment for any of the following conditions, standard travel insurance may not cover you:

• Heart conditions (including high blood pressure and high cholesterol)
• Breathing conditions (including asthma)
• Joint and bone inflammation
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Chronic illnesses (including cancer)

The bigger travel insurers that can be found on price comparison websites may not be able to provide affordable cover, though it is always worth checking.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability.

We ask that you carefully consider whether you are physically and mentally able to complete the itinerary you have chosen, recognising that on many trips you may be required to carry your own bags and use public transport.

Where we can we will make reasonable adjustments to the operation of our trips to facilitate the requirements of disabled travellers – such as booking ground floor accommodation.

Many travellers with disabilities have been able to enjoy our trips by travelling with a friend or companion who can assist with specific needs.

Please Note: Accessible Seating can not be guaranteed by Wrestling Travel, wherever possible we will strive to support your Accessible Request.

If you’re thinking about taking your little ones with you, here’s some information to take into account. There are sometimes age restrictions that won’t allow children under a certain age into an event, so please check this before buying a Travel Package containing Live Event Tickets. Unless we specifically say otherwise, your children will need their own ticket, even if they’ll be sitting on your knee.

• Children aged 0-18 months: Very few shows, if any, are aimed at this age group.
• 18 month – 5 years: We wouldn’t recommend taking children this young, but unless there’s a specific age restriction set by the venue or event organisers, this is completely up to you.
• 5 years and over: It’s important to remember that a live show might be very different from what you see on TV.

So even if your little ones like the TV show, the live act might not be appropriate. Noise levels may also not be suitable for young children.

Please remember if your children aren’t used to this type of atmosphere, it may not be an enjoyable experience for them.

Each Travel Package will contain the main traveller that will be the primary contact for the group. As the main traveller, you represent that you have the legal authority and capacity to enter into the Agreement and that you are age 18 or older. Anyone under that age will need a Parent or Guardian to accompany them during the trip.

ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Authorization via ESTA does not determine whether a traveller is admissible to the United States

Who You Are:

• You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country.
• You are currently not in possession of a visitor’s visa.
• Your travel is for 90 days or less.
• You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure.
• You want to apply for a new authorization for one person or a group of applications for two or more persons.

What You Need:

• Valid passport from a Visa Waiver Program country
• Valid credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover (JCB, Diners Club)) or PayPal to pay the US $14 per application.
• Your contact information.
• Your most recent employment information, if applicable.

You can apply for an ESTA by visiting:

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/application.html?execution=e1s1

12/02/2019: UPDATED NOTICE

The US Government has made a significant change to their Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) which is applicable with immediate effect.

For travel to the USA, travellers need to apply for ESTA no later than 72 hours before departure. Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.

What has changed?

• There are no more instant approvals for ESTA applications.
• The ESTA approvals will now take three days to process (72 hours).
• What does this mean for travellers to the USA who require ESTA authorization*?
• They will no longer be able to get the ESTA application approved in real time.
• They will be denied boarding if they do not have a previously approved ESTA authorisation.

What do you need to do?

For your forthcoming travel to the USA*, apply for ESTA as early as possible and no later than 72 hours before departure.

Useful links to get more information or to apply for ESTA.

To apply for ESTA complete an online pre-registration form on Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) You can get more information about ESTA at U.S. Customs and Border Protection ESTA Frequently Asked Questions, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

*Check if you require an ESTA here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

If a traveller is denied ESTA authorization and his or her circumstances have not changed, a new application will also be denied. A traveller who is not eligible for ESTA is not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program and should apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Reapplying with false information in order to qualify for a travel authorization will make the traveller permanently ineligible for travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.

Please Note: Wrestling Travel is not responsible for any outcome made during an ESTA Application by a Passenger.

If you have a criminal record and attempt to travel without a visa, you may be refused entry into the United States .

Even if your conviction makes you Ineligible to travel to the U.S., you may be able to obtain a temporary waiver of this ineligibility.

We would advise you to contact the US Embassy directly at:

https://uk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/

Visitors travelling to Canada by air are now expected to get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) to enter Canada.

If you’re visiting Canada you’ll need an eTA to board your flight unless you’re otherwise exempted (for example, if you have a valid Canadian visa or a permanent resident card).

View the following Video to help explain the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA):

Click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWseeThMtjA&feature=youtu.be

To apply for an official eTA please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

All quotes that are given by Wrestling Travel are valid for a period of up to 7 Days. Once this quote has expired, a new quote will be offered at your request.

Please be advised that the price may increase from time to time.

Note: Travel Packages consisting of flights, hotels, etc are subject to change.

We will always ensure that you will be communicated with.

However, failure to abide by our Terms and Conditions will lead to your payment reaching Default Status. Thus, you will forfeit any payments made. Please ensure that all payments are up to date and honoured.

You are able to pay off your balance in full at any time.

You may do so by contacting us between the hours of 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday (Except Bank Holidays and Seasonal Holidays)

Under our Payment Plan, payments must be collected via Direct Debit. Payments are collected at the end of every month.

If you wish for payments to be taken on specific days, please speak to one of our agents.

*Please note payments made from outside the UK may incur international bank charges, that are not the responsibility of Wrestling Travel.

All Travel Packages sold by Wrestling Travel are non-refundable.

Once a client has paid either upfront or under our Payment Plan, this secures their place.

In the event of non-attendance or change of mind, we will gladly cancel your trip.

As per our terms conditions, we will not offer any refunds on deposits or any payments which have been made.

Travel Packages may be transferred provided the new main traveller agrees in writing to abide by the Agreement of our Terms and Conditions.

Travel Package sales are final. Travel insurance is recommended in case of cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, including, without limitations, personal illness or injury, inclement weather, etc.

You are welcome to contact a travel insurance provider of your choice for further information.

Wrestling Travel accepts no liability if in the event a Customer wishes to cancel or change the name on a Flight Ticket provided by an Airline.

We can approach airlines to amend, but we are unable to assist in the changing of a name on the flight.

Once all airline flights are booked, they are non-transferable.

In the event of cancellation, the airline can charge a standard cancellation fee.

Being a Single Traveller can be a little intimidating.

So you do have an option to share a room with one of the many Wrestling Travel Fraternity Members if you wished.

You can make new friends and create some awesome moments. But if you don’t feel that this option is for you, then please remember that you can always have your own room at your request (Subject to Charges).

Online check-in opens 24 hours before your flight departure time and closes two hours before.

It means you can get your boarding pass in advance and make your way through the airport that little bit quicker.

Check-in times may vary depending on your assigned Airline Carrier.

Wrestling Travel is not responsible for the printing of any Boarding Passes or any other paperwork a Passenger might require for travel.

• Checking for any timetable changes for both the outward and homeward journeys. Sometime airlines may change their times and it is your responsibility to stay updated.
• Check that all the information on your booking is accurate. If anything is incorrect, contact us as soon as possible.
• Bring a valid passport and any visa/transit visa that you may have when you travel.
• Make sure you know about the exact luggage terms both for hand luggage and checked luggage directly from the relevant airline.

We would like to emphasise that it the Traveller’s sole responsibility to ensure that they allow themselves enough time to get to the airport and check-in. Upon occasion, a Passenger can Check In, early depending on which airline will host your flight.

As the soul responsibility lays with the passenger, in the event of missing the flight, the Passenger must seek help from the Airline. Wrestling Travel, will not accept any responsibility for lateness or any cancellation from Airline Operators.

Baggage Allowance is dependant on the airline which you have been allocated.

Generally, the rule is 2 pieces per person.

One piece is usually a weight limit of 23Kgs (Checked In) and another Carry On Bag.

Any excessive bags which weigh more than the designated allowance will be subject to an extra charge.

Please check with your designated Airline, if there is any confusion or if you need further assistance, please contact one of our Wrestling Travel Agents.

We are happy to confirm that Transfers from Airport to Hotel and back, are included, dependant on the package which had been booked at the time.

If you wish for us to organise a Transfer from Hotel to the Airport for your Departure, please speak to one of our Agent’s, they will be more than happy to assist.

The precise location will be provided to the main traveller 6-8 weeks prior to the event.

We pride ourselves on extensively searching for the very best Hotels that we can offer, worldwide.

As a minimum, we offer 3 Star Accommodation and upon request, we can offer up to 5 Star Accommodation.

Amenities will differ from time to time but, we will ensure that your room maintains decent standards of living, along with a safe and secure environment.

It is likely that your designated Hotel would require a Security Deposit upon check-in.

The charge can be asked to be taken from a personal Debit or Credit Card, sometimes Cash can also be an option to be used as a form of a Deposit. (The rate of the Deposit may vary.)

Payment of such incidental/security deposits is the sole responsibility of the Guest and needs to be paid directly to the Hotel and not Wrestling Travel.

Wrestling Travel accepts no liability for any extra chargeable services or damages to your Room during your stay at your designated Hotel.

Please Note: Charges and Hotel Policies may differ.

The S ingle Traveller Supplement is a travel industry premium charged to Solo travellers when they take a room alone. The amount involved reflects the standard accommodation rate.

As of September 8, 2010, the United States of America charges a tax for tourists who do not need a visa to enter the country.

Hotels can charge Resort Fee’s and Local Taxes, which are additional charges that must be paid whilst on holiday (locally), by the Customer

Wrestling Travel does not have any control over Hotel Policies or Taxes put in place.

Seating assignments, including section and row, are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package tier, in the order in which the purchase is confirmed.

In terms of Accessible Seating, it is standard for a Stadium/Arena to be able to provide Accessible requests.

A customer with a valid ticket wishing to gain accessible seats must visit the Stadium/Arena Guest Service’s either before or on the day of the event, in person.

The venue (dependant on policy) will not allow for such exchanges to be made via email or over the phone.

Wrestling Travel is not responsible for a guaranteed exchange, as the Venue would have to accommodate such requests, depending on availability at the time.

All itineraries are scheduled to be uploaded to Customer Payment Portal’s or emailed directly to the Customer within 6-10 weeks prior to departure.

During busier times, it may possible that there could be a slight delay. Thus causing the later than scheduled itinerary to be with you up to 30 days prior to departure.

We will always strive to send this information to you as quickly as possible.

Itinerary Information will include:

• Flight Information
• Transfer Information
• Hotel Information
• Event Ticket Information

Wrestling Travel will not send any physical tickets, as part of our Event Ticket Safeguarding Policy.

ALL event tickets will be distributed to all Passengers at a designated collection time/location at your Hotel.

Wrestling Travel will not distribute any physical/paper tickets prior to departure.

Our Ticket Safeguarding Policy eliminates the unfortunate possibility of the Tickets being lost or stolen, whilst in your possession, prior to collection.

We would then regrettably be unable to facilitate any form of a replacement.

Upon collection, we will ask you to provide Official Identification (Photo I.D with a clear signature, i.e Passport/Drivers License) to verify your details.

If you have any questions with regards to your booking, you may speak with a member of the Wrestling Travel Team at the designated time of collection.

Full details of itineraries and terms & conditions will be made available via the Customer Payment Portal.

Event Ticket Safeguarding Policy.

To prevent fraud, loss, theft or damage, ALL event tickets will be distributed to all Passengers at a designated collection time/location at your Hotel.

Wrestling Travel will not distribute any physical/paper tickets prior to departure.

We would regrettably be unable to facilitate any form of a refund or replacement under any circumstances.

Wrestling Travel reserve the right to ask for appropriate legal Identification during collection.

You will be asked to provide Official Identification (Photo I.D with a clear signature, i.e Passport/Drivers License) to verify your details and signature.

If identification has failed to be presented. Your Events Tickets will be held up, until such time that sufficient Identification can be presented.

This Policy safeguards your Event Tickets, eliminating the unfortunate scenarios, whilst in your possession, prior to collection.

You will be asked to sign a Collection Form that would clearly state that your tickets have been collected.

Wrestling Travel accepts no liability of any Tickets that are lost, damaged, stolen after a Passenger has successfully collected their Event Tickets.

If you have any questions with regards to your booking, you may speak with a member of Wrestling Travel Team at the designated time of collection or write to us at [email protected]

Wrestling Travel will not issue any form of souvenir Event Tickets.

Full details of itineraries and terms & conditions will be made available via the Customer Payment Portal.

Wrestling Travel will always find the very best seats possible for your Event Experience.

We will not in good faith sell a ticket to anyone with any Restricted or Obstructed Views.

We check all physical tickets to determine if any tickets are marked with clear indications of any Restricted or Obstructed Views.

Any issue which relates to restricted views can be taken up with Guest Services at the host venue.

Please keep in mind, that with an outdoor production, the set may require extra space for audio/visual equipment.

Wrestling Travel is not liable or responsible for any or all production issues which cause any restrictiveness during your event.

Set and Production designs are beyond the control of Wrestling Travel.

Amongst other things, you will need to comply with health and safety rules and any security requirements (including security searches for the safety of those attending the event).

Each Venue has a strict Policy on Bags that are allowed into the venue.

Enhanced security is in place. Pack light, Security will only allow small bags into the arena.

For example:

Guests are welcome to carry-in:

Clear bags that are 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or less in size (1 bag per person)

Small purses/handbags (clutch-type bags) that are 4.5″ x 6.5″ or less in size (1 per person)

Food of any kind that is contained in a clear plastic bag

Factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water or soft drinks that are 20 oz. or less in size (reusable water bottles are not permitted)

Still-photography cameras with a lens that is 6″ or less in length not contained in a case

Hand-carried jackets, blankets, or other items, which will be patted down or searched.

All bags and other permissible items will be subject to multiple screenings prior to entering the Host Venue.

The following items are not permitted to be carried into Host Venues:

Seat cushions of any size except those for medical needs

Glass bottles, cans, coolers of any kind, thermoses or ice chests

Alcohol of any kind

Banners of any size

Flags that are not the official flag of a country, ones that are displayed on a stick or a pole or cannot reasonably be hand-held by a single person

Umbrellas, strollers, laser pointers, and balls of any kind including full-sized footballs

Single purpose video cameras or still-photography cameras with a lens longer than 6″

Selfie Sticks

Weapons, any item that may be used as a projectile or one that is deemed dangerous by Venue Management

Any animal with the exception of a service animal

Any other item deemed inappropriate by Venue Management

Please check with your Host Venue ahead of time as some venues will differ on certain policies.

To ensure the highest level of safety and security, all guests will be subject to a courteous screening by Safety Services team members prior to entering the Venue. All vehicles are subject to inspection prior to entering the Venue and all bags will be inspected prior to entering the Venue.

Ticket holders who refuse to allow their vehicles to be inspected will be denied entry and those who refuse to be screened or have their bags inspected will also be denied entry.

By having a ticket, the ticket holder consents to such inspections and waives any and all related claims against the Venue.

Alcohol, weapons or any items that the Safety Services team deems dangerous will be confiscated. Illegal items will be turned over to the local Police Authorities.

International guests looking to purchase alcohol must present a valid passport in order to complete a transaction for Alcohol.

Most Venues cannot accept a driver’s license from another country to establish proof of age.

Please note, guests with a valid passport may also be subject to an additional age verification form to complete a transaction.

Guests may not possess or purchase more than two (2) alcoholic beverages at a time.

Alcohol cut-off times will be determined by Venue Management.

Alcohol of any kind may not be brought into or removed from the Venue.

Any guest who is determined to be deliberately concealing alcohol while entering the Venue will not be permitted to enter the building.

A person exhibiting visible signs of impairment will not be permitted into the Stadium.

Any guest who exhibits behaviour that distracts, inconveniences or otherwise interferes with another guest’s enjoyment of the event may be removed.

Alcohol will not be served to any underage person or visibly impaired guest.

Alcohol beverage sales may be curtailed or prohibited at the discretion of management.

Regardless of your Event Seat location or whichever Hotel, we want to be quite clear that The Venue or the Promoter, The Hotel all have the right to refuse admission or eject you in certain circumstances and these are likely to include if you are involved with:

• Abusive, threatening, drunken or other anti-social behaviours
• Carry offensive weapons or illegal or prohibited substances
• Make unauthorised audio, video or photographic recordings

There will often also be rules restricting or preventing the admission of latecomers.

Wrestling Travel reserve the right to work alongside The Venue/Promoter/Hotel to recover any costs for damages directly from any parties causing disruption, damage or behaviour deemed ill-fitting by Venue Security/The Promoter and Wrestling Travel.

We also have a Zero Tolerance Policy which states that in the event of aggressive behaviour, be it violent or abusive, will not be tolerated and may result in you being arrested by Local Authorities and Legal Proceedings taken against you.

In order for Wrestling Travel to maintain good relations with Passengers, we would like to advise you to read and take note of the occasional types of behaviour that would be found unacceptable:

Using bad language or swearing at Wrestling Travel Team Members/Venue & Hotel Staff

Any physical violence towards any wrestling Travel Team Members/Venue & Hotel Staff such as pushing or shoving

Verbal abuse towards Wrestling Travel Team Members/Venue & Hotel Staff in any form including verbal insults.

Racial abuse and sexual harassment will not be tolerated.

Persistent or unrealistic demands that cause stress to staff will not be accepted.