WrestleMania 40 Betting Coming to North Carolina: Odds and Analysis for WWE’s Biggest Event – The road to WrestleMania runs straight through North Carolina this year, as WWE brings its flagship event to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on April 6 and 7, 2024. This marks the 40th anniversary for the Showcase of Immortals, which has delivered some of wrestling’s most iconic moments.
With WrestleMania headed to a neighboring state, fans in North Carolina will have a chance to participate in the action. Sportsbooks in the state now offer betting on the scripted outcomes of WWE events. As storylines play out in the next two months, residents can wager on match winners and other wrestling prop bets.
Setting the Stage in North Carolina
North Carolina legalized sports betting in 2021, though wagering did not launch until March 2022. When books opened, bettors could not wager on the predetermined nature of professional wrestling matches. However, in October 2022, the North Carolina Education Lottery amended its rules to allow betting on “other events” like WWE contests. Online sports betting in North Carolina starts March 11th, 2024.
This change comes just in time for Tar Heel State residents to get skin in the game for WrestleMania 40. With Pennsylvania being a neighboring state, interest should be high to travel up and attend the show. Now, North Carolina bettors can make those watch parties even more interesting.
Favorites and Underdogs at WrestleMania 40
While no matches have been made official, oddsmakers foresee a few likely showdowns based on recent storylines. Here are the early betting lines:
Match – Favorite (Odds) – Underdog (Odds)
Roman Reigns (-500) vs. The Rock (+300)
Cody Rhodes (-600) vs. Seth Rollins (+350)
Women’s Championship:
Iyo Sky (+550) vs. Bayley (-1250)
Women’s World Championship:
Rhea Ripley (-400) vs. Becky Lynch (+250)
Breaking Down the Top WrestleMania Matchups
The Rock (+300) vs. Roman Reigns (-500)
Originally, it seemed Cody Rhodes would challenge Roman Reigns after winning the Royal Rumble last month. But a surprise appearance from The Rock has put that plan in doubt. While this blockbuster bout is not yet official, oddsmakers see Reigns as a strong favorite if it happens. However, a win for The Rock could inject excitement into WWE.
Cody Rhodes (-600) vs. Seth Rollins (+350)
Rhodes set his sights on Reigns’ title after the Rumble, but Seth Rollins interjected himself into the challenger’s plans. Rollins claims he’ll be healthy after a knee injury and wants Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. It’s unclear if Rhodes accepts, but he does own multiple wins over Rollins recently. If this match happens, Rhodes’s odds illustrate his dominance in the rivalry so far.
Women’s Championship: Iyo Sky (+550) vs. Bayley (-1250)
Bayley seemed destined to challenge Rhea Ripley, but she swerved expectations by confronting her Damage CTRL allies on SmackDown. After calling out Sky for mocking her, Bayley selected the Women’s Champion as her WrestleMania opponent. As the Royal Rumble winner, Bayley is a massive favorite to leave with the gold.
Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley (-400) vs. Becky Lynch (+250)
With Bayley now facing Sky, Becky Lynch could resume her earlier issues with Ripley over the World Championship. WWE teased dissension between these two in past months, making this title bout a sensible direction. Ripley defeated Lynch multiple times before the Rumble, fueling “Big Time Becks’s” underdog odds for WrestleMania.
WrestleMania Tradition in North Carolina
North Carolina has hosted WrestleMania in the past, with WrestleMania XXIV taking place in Orlando back in 2008. Fans in the Tar Heel State have celebrated WWE’s biggest show for over 15 years. Now, they can bet on all the action with sportsbooks accepting wagers.
As storylines progress toward April 6, expect more twists and turns. Savvy fans in North Carolina can monitor the odds and find betting value on underdogs. When matched with attending the event itself, residents have plenty of skin in the game for WrestleMania 40.
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WrestleMania 40 Betting Coming to North Carolina: Odds and Analysis for WWE’s Biggest Event
