Last Week in Las Vegas Sports (Feb 10 - 16)
Another week of Las Vegas sports is in the books. Let's break down everything that happened last week in Las Vegas Sports (Feb 10 - 16).
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Jimmy Uso will meet Gunther for the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 41. WWE[/caption]
Key point: WWE added two blockbuster title matches to WrestleMania 41
The road to WrestleMania 41 took a wild turn last week after the company announced two title matches. Things started with WWE Raw, where Jey Uso chose to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. He announced his decision after the villain pulled a sneak attack and went on a rampage to start the broadcast.
On Friday Night Smackdown, it was Charlotte Flair declaring that she would face Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s title after a brutal beatdown. The next big match up for grabs is a chance at Cody Rhodes' Undisputed title.
This opponent will be determined at the upcoming elimination chamber PLE in February, with six competitors fighting for the honor.
Key point: The Las Vegas could have a better season in 2025 with Aidan O'Connell at the helm
We all know the Las Vegas Raiders need some good news after a disastrous 2024 season—a season where they went 4-13 with a ten-game losing streak on top. The Raiders failed on every side of the ball and rarely showed sparks of life on gameday.
Despite these facts, Kyle Soppe from Pro Football Network predicts better days.
“There are obviously a lot of “what ifs” around this team," Soppe says, "but O’Connell was QB20 by our QB+ grading system last season in limited work and with relatively underwhelming pieces around him. Brock Bowers appears to be a difference-maker... If the ground game provides balance, expecting the Raiders to flip the script in some of those close games isn’t unreasonable."
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Kelsey Plum may have just shown her true colors[/caption]
Key point: Kelsey Plum doesn't look back at her time in Las Vegas fondly
Fans are looking at Kelsey Plum in a new light after she was traded to the Sparks. Plum recently trashed her old team in a statement. The bombshell comes only days after a press release about supposedly being grateful for her time with the Las Vegas Aces. The PR campaign now comes across as very hollow.
“[The Sparks] have not just met but exceeded my expectations. I’ve been treated better than I’ve ever been as a WNBA player,” Plum said.
Key point: The Super Bowl could be back before you know it
Las Vegas hosted the Super Bowl for the first time in 2024 and might do it again soon. Rumors say Las Vegas is under consideration to host the 2029 Super Bowl. The other contender is Nissan Stadium in Nashville, which many thought would get the nod. Las Vegas is reportedly considered a tier-one venue by the NFL, however, giving it an advantage.
According to Ben Fisher of the Sports Business Journal, several inside sources told him that the NFL wants to return to Las Vegas in the near future. The NFL is reportedly happy with the response they got last time and wants to try to replicate it. Forbes estimates that the 2024 Super Bowl generated an economic impact of over $1 billion.
"A formal selection on this probably wouldn’t come before October or December, at the earliest," Fischer says in his article. "The NFL isn’t talking, and the number of people who truly know the league’s intentions at this preliminary date is small. But this development would be consistent with my prior reporting that Allegiant and SoFi Stadium in L.A. now sit alone on Tier 1 for Super Bowl hosting rights."
Highlights
- WWE gives details on first WrestleMania 41 matches
- Bold prediction for the 2025 Las Vegas Raiders
- Kelsey Plum makes an interesting statement
- Super Bowl possibly coming back to Las Vegas
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Jimmy Uso will meet Gunther for the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 41. WWE[/caption]#4 WWE reveals First WrestleMania 41 title matches
Key point: WWE added two blockbuster title matches to WrestleMania 41
The road to WrestleMania 41 took a wild turn last week after the company announced two title matches. Things started with WWE Raw, where Jey Uso chose to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. He announced his decision after the villain pulled a sneak attack and went on a rampage to start the broadcast.
On Friday Night Smackdown, it was Charlotte Flair declaring that she would face Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s title after a brutal beatdown. The next big match up for grabs is a chance at Cody Rhodes' Undisputed title.
This opponent will be determined at the upcoming elimination chamber PLE in February, with six competitors fighting for the honor.
#3 Pro Football Network has silver lining prediction for the Raiders
Key point: The Las Vegas could have a better season in 2025 with Aidan O'Connell at the helm
We all know the Las Vegas Raiders need some good news after a disastrous 2024 season—a season where they went 4-13 with a ten-game losing streak on top. The Raiders failed on every side of the ball and rarely showed sparks of life on gameday.
Despite these facts, Kyle Soppe from Pro Football Network predicts better days.
“There are obviously a lot of “what ifs” around this team," Soppe says, "but O’Connell was QB20 by our QB+ grading system last season in limited work and with relatively underwhelming pieces around him. Brock Bowers appears to be a difference-maker... If the ground game provides balance, expecting the Raiders to flip the script in some of those close games isn’t unreasonable."
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Kelsey Plum may have just shown her true colors[/caption]#2 Kelsey Plum surprises fans with comment about former team
Key point: Kelsey Plum doesn't look back at her time in Las Vegas fondly
Fans are looking at Kelsey Plum in a new light after she was traded to the Sparks. Plum recently trashed her old team in a statement. The bombshell comes only days after a press release about supposedly being grateful for her time with the Las Vegas Aces. The PR campaign now comes across as very hollow.
“[The Sparks] have not just met but exceeded my expectations. I’ve been treated better than I’ve ever been as a WNBA player,” Plum said.
#1 Las Vegas may get hosting duties for another big sporting event
Key point: The Super Bowl could be back before you know it
Las Vegas hosted the Super Bowl for the first time in 2024 and might do it again soon. Rumors say Las Vegas is under consideration to host the 2029 Super Bowl. The other contender is Nissan Stadium in Nashville, which many thought would get the nod. Las Vegas is reportedly considered a tier-one venue by the NFL, however, giving it an advantage.
According to Ben Fisher of the Sports Business Journal, several inside sources told him that the NFL wants to return to Las Vegas in the near future. The NFL is reportedly happy with the response they got last time and wants to try to replicate it. Forbes estimates that the 2024 Super Bowl generated an economic impact of over $1 billion.
"A formal selection on this probably wouldn’t come before October or December, at the earliest," Fischer says in his article. "The NFL isn’t talking, and the number of people who truly know the league’s intentions at this preliminary date is small. But this development would be consistent with my prior reporting that Allegiant and SoFi Stadium in L.A. now sit alone on Tier 1 for Super Bowl hosting rights."