Hurricane Milton has wreaked havoc across Florida, with St. Petersburg being hit particularly hard.
Ringside News has learned that the storm has brought severe flooding to the city, which regularly hosts NXT and MLW events, making it impossible for these events to proceed as scheduled. The situation is dire, as the storm has caused massive damage, including tearing off the roof of Tropicana Field, collapsing a crane, and breaking a water main. The city has even had to shut off its drinking water supply. As of late last night, St. Petersburg recorded sixteen inches of rain, marking a catastrophic 1 in 1000 year event.
Due to the dangerous conditions, WWE has already canceled its live NXT events scheduled for this weekend. On top of that, many NXT stars remain stranded in St. Louis after WWE Raw, unable to return to Orlando due to the closure of the Orlando International Airport, which is expected to remain shut for some time as the storm continues.
MLW had plans for their Slaughterhouse event a few weeks ago, but given the ongoing situation, their schedule could also face further disruptions.
This unprecedented storm has forced WWE, MLW, and other organizations to adapt as Florida braces for the full impact of Hurricane Milton. The situation will continue to develop as more information becomes available.
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