Following the announcement that WrestleMania 36 would be moving from Tampa to the Performance Center in Orlando, WrestleCon announced they would have to cancel their annual event.
WrestleCon had booked the Marriott as the host hotel for the event. The Marriott claims that it is not illegal or impossible for WrestleCon to run as scheduled despite it being recommended by President Donald Trump that gatherings of more than ten people do not occur as the coronavirus spreads. The hotel argues that WrestleCon would be causing damages worth over $100,000.
Thanks for asking Peter. Unfortunately Mania cancelling before the city or state actually puts us in a bad situation with our venues. pic.twitter.com/tm6tb7l75o
— WrestleCon (@wrestlecon) March 16, 2020
Many in wrestling, including Chris Jericho, have taken notice of WrestleCon's issues with Marriott and have encouraged Marriott to reconsider its stance.
Hey @wrestlecon, no court in the world would force u to pay this bill AND if we go into city wide lockdowns, they won’t have a leg to stand on anyway. In the meantime shame on u @Marriott for taking this stance in such an uncertain time! I have tons of fans who feel the same way. https://t.co/Bvk2vIFkCJ
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) March 17, 2020
Excuse me @realDonaldTrump-I think @Marriott doesn’t understand your advice that NO gatherings over 10 ppl take place for the next few weeks & I think @dralexpatel would agree that its impossible & possibly illegal to move forward with @wrestlecon. So stop the threats #Marriott! https://t.co/Bvk2vIFkCJ
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) March 17, 2020
For the past 8 years, the Winston-Salem @Marriott has been the host hotel for #WrestleCade Weekend during Thanksgiving weekend. Each year, our fans have sold out that hotel. This year, we won’t sign their contract until this mess is resolved with @Highspots & @wrestlecon. https://t.co/dDLsUgsVKs
— WrestleCade (@WrestleCade) March 17, 2020
Hey @Marriott @MarriottBonvoy @MarriottIntl
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) March 17, 2020
Ambassador Elite here (see attached account)
How about an explanation as to how you feel “Force Majeure” doesn’t apply to the current pandemic???
Sad to see what you are trying to do to @wrestlecon & @Highspots
Do what’s right guys! pic.twitter.com/Rbp1wY3YTO
Hey @Marriott @MarriottBonvoy @MarriottIntl
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) March 17, 2020
Ambassador Elite here (see attached account)
How about an explanation as to how you feel “Force Majeure” doesn’t apply to the current pandemic???
Sad to see what you are trying to do to @wrestlecon & @Highspots
Do what’s right guys! pic.twitter.com/Rbp1wY3YTO
Bullshit @Marriott https://t.co/JS9Dz1R0cP
— ROCKY ROMERO---- (@azucarRoc) March 17, 2020
Seriously @Marriott it’s been suggested for the next 8 weeks to not have group gatherings of more than 50 people. Some states are suggesting no more than 10. Your loss as a corporation is nothing compared to the @HighspotsWN / @wrestlecon loss. REFUND THEM
— BigMike (@MichaelElgin25) March 17, 2020
WrestleCon appreciated the support and provided some clarity.
We appreciate your help Twitter Army, but keep in mind that the letter was written by the local Tampa Westshore Sales Director, not a national correspondence. I"m guessing once the parent company sees what is happening, they will step in and do the right thing.
— WrestleCon (@wrestlecon) March 17, 2020
Fightful will continue to update fans on how things proceed as more is known.
