WWE issued a press release to officially announce that WrestleMania 27 will take place on Apr. 3 in Atlanta, Ga. at the Georgia Dome. "We are thrilled to bring the biggest sports entertainment event in the world for the first time to the city of Atlanta in 2011," Vince McMahon stated in the press release.

"The enthusiasm of the sellout crowd at last night’s Royal Rumble was just a small sample of what to expect when WrestleMania XXVII takes over Atlanta. We look forward to focusing the eyes of the world onto the great city of Atlanta and making history at the Georgia Dome.” To read the official press release, visit WWE.com.

Powell's POV: WWE held a press conference this morning that included Vince McMahon, John Cena, Batista, Big Show, Mark Henry, Kelly Kelly, and Eve. There were also local politicians and Atlanta Falcons general manager Rich McKay in attendance.

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