Las Vegas didn’t just host WrestleMania 42 — it turned it into a full-on celebrity takeover, and downtown felt every bit of it.
WrestleMania 42 brought more than 25 superstars through Circa Resort & Casino over the course of the week, with Barry’s Downtown Prime serving as the unofficial locker room, afterparty, and power dinner spot all rolled into one.
Right after the final main event wrapped, the scene inside Barry’s looked more like a Hall of Fame photo op than a steakhouse. Chef Barry Dakake posted up on the couch alongside CM Punk, AJ Lee, Bayley, and Danhausen. Fresh off a war in the ring, Punk still had enough momentum to host a full private dinner for more than 20 of his closest people, the kind of post-fight celebration that only happens in this city.
When the “queen of wrestling” pulls up, the room notices. Charlotte Flair made her rounds throughout the weekend, even ducking into the kitchen for a moment and posing for a photo with Circa Owner Derek Stevens. In true Vegas fashion, the night wasn’t just about the spotlight; she also hosted a heartfelt dinner for Scarlett Guillen, known as @scarlettstrong22 on Instagram, alongside her friends and family.
If there was ever a reminder that legends still run this town, it came courtesy of Ric Flair. The Nature Boy was everywhere, from the red carpet to the dining room, trading laughs with Chef Barry and legendary referee Joe Cortez like it was just another night out.
The celebrity sightings did not slow down. Joe Hendry and Georgia “Gia” Miller kept the cameras busy alongside Derek Stevens, while over at 8 East, Shiloh Hill locked in his usual order with girlfriend and pro beach volleyball player for the USA Nationals team, Xolani Hodel, a low-key break from the chaos with some of the best fried rice in the building.
Then there are the moments that remind everyone how deep the roster really runs. Bianca Belair, glowing and very pregnant, sat down with her husband Montez Ford, and family for a quiet meal before linking up with Chef Barry, a rare pause in a weekend that didn’t have many.
WWE Tag Team Champ Austin Theory was seen inside Circa Hotel & Casino, trying his luck at the blackjack tables, then later on dining at Barry’s Prime. Theory still thinks he was in the ring, messes with Circa executive Richard Wilk when they go to pose for a photo on the red carpet. All in good fun, of course.
That’s the thing about Barry’s during WrestleMania week: it’s not just dinner, it’s a revolving door of icons. One table over from a title contender could be a Hall of Famer, a rising NXT star, or someone who just stole the show hours earlier. In a city built on spectacle, this is where the after-hours magic really happens. From prime steaks, late-night stories, and the constant feeling that the next big name is already walking through the door.
