The Ultimate Bay Area Wrestlemania 31 Guide to Wrestler Events, Appearances, Matches & Signings (Updating)

Wrestlemania 31 Guide to Signings Events and Appearances

Wrestlemania 31 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is just over two weeks away, and  we are counting down to the WWE’s event of the year with this updating guide to all official and unofficial Wrestlemania events. This is the first ever Wrestlemania in Northern California and it will be full of excitement, meet & greet opportunities, and surprises. Come back here to see more events added. We will be covering the action before, during, and after with news and interviews with your favorite wrestling legends and superstars. Don’t forget to grab your premium Wrestlemania 31 Tickets right here. Have an event to add? Email: ken AT bayareahq DOT com .

THURSDAY – MARCH 26TH

9AM – According to Barnes & Noble, 3600 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117, 400 wristbands will be available on a first come, first served basis, for the Roman Reigns and AJ Lee appearance (Friday 2:30-4:30pm) starting on Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 am. Fans are required to purchase the WWE Ultimate Superstar Guide to get a wristband. Roman Reigns and AJ Lee will sign one additional item per person. Photos are allowed. Wristbands will be available for the Shawn Michaels event (Thursday  at 6pm) starting on Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 am. Fans will receive wristbands upon purchase of Wrestling For My Life. There is no book limit for the featured title. Shawn Michaels will only sign Wrestling For My Life, no other titles or memorabilia. Photos are allowed.

WWE Wrestlemania Guide

WWE Wrestlemania Guide

 12PM – The WWE Superstore opens until 11pm. “The largest selection of Wrestlemania & WWE Merchandise under one roof.” Open to the public. No ticket required. Try to arrive early, a maximum of 300 wristbands will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Bad News Barrett scheduled to appear at Noon.

Wrestlemania 31 Superstore San Jose

Wrestlemania 31 Superstore San Jose

Bad News Barrett Wrestlemania 31

Bad News Barrett Wrestlemania 31

3PM – The Big Show is scheduled to appear at the WWE Superstore.

Big Show Wrestlemania 31

Big Show Wrestlemania 31

5PM – 10PM – Get ready for WWE’s biggest fan event of the year, as WrestleMania Axxess prepares to take over the San Jose Convention Center in California March 26-29! Tickets for the annual fan gathering are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com and the City National Civic box office or you can charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 FREE. Tickets will also be available at the San Jose Convention Center starting March 26.

Wrestlemania 31 Axxess

Wrestlemania 31 Axxess

6PM – WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Ric Flair Wrestlemania 31

Ric Flair Wrestlemania 31

6PMShawn Michaels signing at Barnes & Noble (See above for wristband info & link)

Shawn Michaels Wrestlemania 31

6:30PM – For the first time since leaving WWE, REY MYSTERIO breaks his silence and he does it in person for a captive live audience as Grammy-nominated artist Wale presents WaleMania with Rey Mysterio on Thursday night March 26th at Taste Nightclub at 2909 Lakeside Drive in Santa Clara, CA 95054. Tickets start at $15 and are on sale now exclusively at www.WaleMania.com and www.TheTicketGroup.com.
Mysterio will speak candidly with his best friend Konnan, ex-WWE Creative Executive Court Bauer and MSL of MLW Radio about his meteoric rise from Mexico to the global grappling phenomenon he is today…. and what’s next. The live interview with Rey Mysterio will feature a Q & A with the audience as well as surprise guests. Following the interview, there will be an After Party with Rey Mysterio and friends.
The After Party will feature a sneak preview of Wale’s highly anticipated new album, The Album About Nothing, with a special performance by the artist. Wale collaborated with Jerry Seinfeld for this high concept album that comes out March 31st. WaleMania is an Every Blue Moon and Court Bauer concept.

•6:30 – 7:30pm: VIP cocktail party with Rey Mysterio featuring a Don Julio open bar and hors d’oeuvres
•8 – 10pm: Rey Mysterio interview with MLW Radio and fan Q & A
•10pm – closing: After Party featuring with Rey Mysterio and friends plus a special live performance by Wale performing songs from his new album dropping March 31st, The Album About Nothing.

WaleMania Rey Mysterio Wale Taste Lounge Nightclub Wrestlemania

WaleMania Rey Mysterio Wale Taste Lounge Nightclub Wrestlemania


8PM – WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Hulk Hogan Wrestlemania 31

Hulk Hogan Wrestlemania 31

8PMRoman Reigns Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.
Roman Reigns Wrestlemania 31

8PMMick Foley one-man show at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco, visit www.RealMickFoley.com.

Mick Foley Wrestlemania 31

Mick Foley Wrestlemania 31

8PM – WWNLive.com presents EVOLVE at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA. This will be an iPPV event. No Restriction, No Limits – Non-Title EVOLVE Champion Drew Galloway vs. “Darewolf” PJ BlackPro Wrestling Clinic: Biff Busick vs. Tommy End. Plus: DGUSA Open The Dream Gate Champion Johnny Gargano, Ricochet, Chris Hero, Uhaa Nation, AR Fox, Caleb Konley & Brian Cage with So Cal Val of The Premier Athlete Brand, Timothy Thatcher, More to be added!

Evolve

FRIDAY – MARCH 27TH

8AM-1PM– Hire Heroes USA and Orion International present WWE WrestleMania 31 Veteran Career Panel and Networking Event at Levi’s Stadium/49ers Museum. This event will feature a panel session, networking opportunity, and career coaching workshop with lunch.

Wrestlemania 31 WWE Hire Heroes USA

Wrestlemania 31 WWE Hire Heroes USA

9AM – 5PM –WrestleCon will take place at the San Jose Garden Hotel in San Jose, CA (9AM early entry – see website for details, 10AM regular entry). This location offers access to the light rail system that connects all WWE events during the weekend. Among the superstars scheduled to appear are: Ric Flair, Rey Mysterio, The Hardy Boys, Lita, Trish Stratus, and over 100 wrestlers. Tickets are going fast, so visit www.wrestlecon.com to start buying admission and individual tickets to meet your favorite all-time wrestling personalities.

WWE Wrestlemania 31 Wrestlecon 2015 San Jose Meet Greet Photo Op Autograph

WWE Wrestlemania 31 Wrestlecon 2015 San Jose Meet Greet Photo Op Autograph

1PMCesaro & Tyson Kidd will be appearing at the WWE Superstore open from Noon until 11pm. “The largest selection of Wrestlemania & WWE Merchandise under one roof.” Open to the public. No ticket required. Try to arrive early, a maximum of 300 wristbands will be given out on a first come, first served basis.

Cesaro Tyson Kid Wrestlemania 31 Superstore San Jose Photo Op Meet Greet Autograph

Cesaro Tyson Kid Wrestlemania 31 Superstore San Jose Photo Op Meet Greet Autograph

2PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers Blossom Hill will feature Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling – A Signing With Road Warrior Animal Joe Laurinaitis.

Wrestlemania 31 Road Warrior Animal Barnes and Noble

Wrestlemania 31 Road Warrior Animal Barnes and Noble

2:30-4:30PM – According to Barnes & Noble, 3600 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117, 400 wristbands will be available on a first come, first served basis, for the Roman Reigns and AJ Lee appearance (Friday 2:30-4:30pm) starting on Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 am. Fans are required to purchase the WWE Ultimate Superstar Guide to get a wristband. Roman Reigns and AJ Lee will sign one additional item per person. Photos are allowed.

Roman Reigns Wrestlemania 31

Roman Reigns Wrestlemania 31

AJ Lee Wrestlemania 31 Barnes and Noble Roman Reigns San Jose Meet Greet

AJ Lee Wrestlemania 31 Barnes and Noble Roman Reigns San Jose Meet Greet

3PMWWNLive.com presents EVOLVE at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA. This will be an iPPV event. First Time Ever Dream Match: Ricochet vs. PJ Black. Bonus Main Event – Non-Title EVOLVE Champion Drew Galloway vs. Uhaa Nation. Grudge Tag Team Match: Johnny Gargano & Rich Swann vs. Caleb Konley & Brian Cage with So Cal Val. Special Challenge Match #1: Chris Hero vs. Biff Busick. Special Challenge Match #2: Timothy Thatcher vs. Tommy End. Special Attraction Match: AR Fox vs. Ethan Page. Plus Drew Gulak and others!

Evolve

4PM –  Brie & Nikki Bella, the Bella Twins, from WWE’s “Total Divas” will be appearing at the WWE Superstore open from Noon until 11pm. “The largest selection of Wrestlemania & WWE Merchandise under one roof.” Open to the public. No ticket required. Try to arrive early, a maximum of 300 wristbands will be given out on a first come, first served basis.

Wrestlemania 31 Brie and Nikki Bella Twins WWE Superstore San Jose Meet Greet

Wrestlemania 31 Brie and Nikki Bella Twins WWE Superstore San Jose Meet Greet

4:30PMJoin Chair Shot Reality co-hosts Caroline Collins and Sam Daley for a VIP Happy Hour at Rookies Sports Lodge, presented by TagMeADate.com. Your ticket to this event guarantees you:

  • Open bar 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM in Rookies “Tailgate Room”
  • Complimentary appetizer buffet
  • Photo and autograph opportunities with both Caroline and Sam
  • Personally signed 8 x 10 of Caroline and Sam
  • ComplimentaryGENERAL admission to the Vince Russo Experience later that evening at RookiesChair Shot Reality Wrestlemania

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6PM – Get ready for WWE’s biggest fan event of the year, as WrestleMania Axxess prepares to take over the San Jose Convention Center in California March 26-29! Tickets for the annual fan gathering are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com and the City National Civic box office or you can charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 FREE. Tickets will also be available at the San Jose Convention Center starting March 26.

Wrestlemania 31 Axxess

6PMJohn Cena Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

John Cena Wrestlemania 31 Axxess San Jose VIP Meet Greet

John Cena Wrestlemania 31 Axxess San Jose VIP Meet Greet

8PM Triple H Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Triple H Wrestlemania 31 Axxess San Jose VIP Meet Greet

Triple H Wrestlemania 31 Axxess San Jose VIP Meet Greet

7PMChair Shot Reality kicks off Wrestlemania 31 weekend with a bit of “Attitude!”at Rookies Sports Lounge. This event is presented by Steel Cage Monthly

Join Justin LaBar, Josh Isenberg, Brian Gulish, Caroline Collins, and Sam Daley as they welcome wrestling fans from around the world to the Bay Area for a night of PYRO and BALLYHOO, featuring an exclusive Q&A with former WWE creative director, Vince Russo!

Vince Russo Wrestlemania 31 Chair Shot Reality

Vince Russo Wrestlemania 31 Chair Shot Reality Q&A

9PM – ComedyMania with Colt Cabana and Rob Van Dam at Quarternote in Sunnvale, CA.  Tickets at brownpapertickets.com.

Rob Van Dam ComedyMania at Quarter Note

Rob Van Dam ComedyMania at Quarter Note

10PMWWE NXT Live! comes to California for the first time in history at the San Jose Event Center. Sold out, but aftermarket tickets available here.

Wrestlemania 31 NXT Live San Jose Event Center

Wrestlemania 31 NXT Live San Jose Event Center

10PM Shenanigans San Jose VIP Party with host Kevin Nash. This party will include a meet and greet and photo sessions, as well as  free food and drinks. Currently scheduled to appear are: Kevin Nash, Thea Trinidad (Former TNA Knockout Rosita), Melina Perez (Former WWE Diva), DJ Zema (Current Impact Wrestling Star and a Real DJ!), Al Snow, Gunner, Jessie Goddarz, Shelly Martinez, Austin Aries, So Cal Val, Abyss, Chris Masters, The Headbangers, and James Storm.

This event will be very special and only limited tickets are available!

Shenanigans Party with Kevin Nash

Shenanigans Party with Kevin Nash

11PM – Macho Man Comedy Show with Marty DeRosa, Lanny Poffo and more at Quarter Note in Sunnyvale, CA.  Tickets at brownpapertickets.com.

Macho Man Comedy Show with Colt Cabana and Marty DeRosa

Macho Man Comedy Show with Colt Cabana and Marty DeRosa

SATURDAY – MARCH 28TH

8AM-12PM – Get ready for WWE’s biggest fan event of the year, as WrestleMania Axxess prepares to take over the San Jose Convention Center in California March 26-29! Tickets for the annual fan gathering are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com and the City National Civic box office or you can charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 FREE. Tickets will also be available at the San Jose Convention Center starting March 26.

Wrestlemania 31 Axxess

8AM Daniel Bryan Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Daniel Bryan VIP Signing at WrestleMania AXXESS

10AM Sting Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Sting Wrestlemania 31 Axxess San Jose VIP Meet Greet

9AM – 5PM – WrestleCon will take place at the San Jose Garden Hotel in San Jose, CA (9AM early entry – see website for details, 10AM regular entry). This location offers access to the light rail system that connects all WWE events during the weekend. Among the superstars scheduled to appear are:

Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Ken Shamrock, the Hardy Boys, Rob Van Dam, Torrie WilsonTrish Stratus, Lita and over 100 wrestlers. Tickets are going fast, so visit www.wrestlecon.com to start buying admission and individual  tickets to meet your favorite all-time wrestling personalities.

WWE Wrestlemania 31 Wrestlecon 2015 San Jose Meet Greet Photo Op Autograph

12 PM – WWNLive.com presents SHIMMER at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA. This will be an iPPV.

WWNLive Shimmer Chick Fight Tournament

WWNLive Shimmer Chick Fight Tournament

1PMJim Ross Live at Rockbar Theater in San Jose, CA.

Jim Ross Live in San Jose at Rockbar Theater

1PM-5PM -Get ready for WWE’s biggest fan event of the year, as WrestleMania Axxess prepares to take over the San Jose Convention Center in California March 26-29! Tickets for the annual fan gathering are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com and the City National Civic box office or you can charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 FREE. Tickets will also be available at the San Jose Convention Center starting March 26.

Wrestlemania 31 Axxess

1PM Randy Orton Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Randy Orton VIP Signing at WrestleMania AXXESS

Randy Orton VIP Signing at WrestleMania AXXESS

3PM Bray Wyatt Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Wresltemania AXXESS VIP signing with Bray Wyatt

Wresltemania AXXESS VIP signing with Bray Wyatt

4 PM – WWNLive.com presents Mercury Rising 2015 Supershow at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA. This will be an iPPV.

WWNLive Mercury Rising IPPV

WWNLive Mercury Rising IPPV

4:45 PM – WWE 2015 Hall of Fame Ceremony at the SAP Center. This will air live on the WWE Network. Randy Savage and Arnold Schwarzenegger will be inducted.

WWE Hall Of Fame 2015 Macho Man Randy Savage

6PM-10PM – Get ready for WWE’s biggest fan event of the year, as WrestleMania Axxess prepares to take over the San Jose Convention Center in California March 26-29! Tickets for the annual fan gathering are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com and the City National Civic box office or you can charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 FREE. Tickets will also be available at the San Jose Convention Center starting March 26.

Wrestlemania 31 Axxess

6PM Dean Ambrose Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Dean Ambrose VIP Signature Wrestlemania AXXESS

8PM Seth Rollins Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Seth Rollins VIP Signature Session at Wrestlemania AXXESS

Seth Rollins VIP Signature Session at Wrestlemania AXXESS

6PM – Chair Shot Reality hosts “A Taste of Reality” presented by J.Lohr Vineyards and Wine on Saturday.  This is an exclusive event with limited seating.  Celebrate Wrestlemania 31 weekend in San Jose by joining the cast of Chair Shot Reality, along with former WWE, WCW, and TNA creative writer Vince Russo, and other special guests for a wine tasing event during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.  Your VIP ticket includes:

  • 6 samplings from the J. Lohr collection of wines
  • Paired cheeses and appetizers
  • Meet and greet with Vince Russo, including picture at event and personally autographed 8×10
  • Private WWE Hall of Fame viewing
  • A bottle of J. Lohr wine as a gift, autographed by a special guest
Chair Shot Reality A Taste of Reality at J. Lohr Vineyards

Chair Shot Reality A Taste of Reality at J. Lohr Vineyards

7:30 PM – WrestleCon Saturday Session 2 at the San Jose Garden Hotel in San Jose, CA. For all details on the WrestleCon events and gusts, visit www.wrestlecon.com. Featured live card headlined by Hardy Boys vs. Sabu & Rob Van Dam.

WWE Wrestlemania 31 Wrestlecon 2015 San Jose Meet Greet Photo Op Autograph

7:30PM – Ring of Honor presents Supercard of Honor IX in Redwood City, CA at the Sports House. This show will be filmed for DVD and VOD.

Ring of Honor Wrestling at Redwood City, CA

Ring of Honor Wrestling at Redwood City, CA

8PMMick Foley one-man show at The Improv in San Jose. Visit www.RealMickFoley.com.

Mick Foley Wrestlemania 31

Mick Foley Wrestlemania 31

8 PM – WWNLive.com presents King of the Indies Tournament at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA. This will be an iPPV featuring tournament finals plus Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon vs. Ricochet.

WWNLive King of Indies

WWNLive King of Indies

11:55 PM – WWNLive.com presents Kaiju Big Battel at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA. This will be an iPPV event.

WWNLive Kaiju Big Battel iPPV Event

WWNLive Kaiju Big Battel iPPV Event

SUNDAY – MARCH 29th

8 AM – Get ready for WWE’s biggest fan event of the year, as WrestleMania Axxess prepares to take over the San Jose Convention Center in California March 26-29! Tickets for the annual fan gathering are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com and the City National Civic box office or you can charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 FREE. Tickets will also be available at the San Jose Convention Center starting March 26. This will air live on PPV and the WWE Network.

Wrestlemania 31 Axxess

8AMShawn Michaels Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Shawn Michaels VIP Signing at Wrestlemania AXXESS

Shawn Michaels VIP Signing at Wrestlemania AXXESS

10AMBret Hart Premium VIP Signing at AXXESS.

Bret Hart VIP signing at Wrestlemania AXXESS

Bret Hart VIP signing at Wrestlemania AXXESS

10 AM-Noon – Wrestlecon ‘Mania Memories’ Buffet Brunch. According to Wrestlecon  “Guests will be seated randomly with a wrestler at the brunch (should be 14 tables of 8 people each with one person being the wrestler).   Shane Helms will be the host of the brunch and you’ll hear stories from various wrestlers about their greatest Mania moment as well as having some individual time with your table guest. The brunch will end by 12 noon and should get you pumped up about Mania later that day.”

Wrestlecon Mania Memories and Moments Brunch

Wrestlecon Mania Memories and Moments Brunch

3 PM – WWE Wrestlemania 31 at Levi’s Stadium. (Doors Open 1:30 PM) Scheduled matches include:

  • Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt
  • Intercontinental Title Ladder Match
  • Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
  • Sting vs. Triple H
  • Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
  • AJ Lee & Paige vs. The Bella Twins
  • US Championship Match Rusev vs. John Cena
Wrestlemania 31 at Levi's Stadium

Wrestlemania 31 at Levi’s Stadium

MONDAY – MARCH 30th

4PM – Monday Night Raw at the SAP Center

WWE Monday Night Raw

WWE Monday Night Raw

TUESDAY – March 31st

WWE Smackdown at the SaveMart Center in Fresno, CA

WWE Smackdown

WWE Smackdown

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