When the WWE Universe rolled into Las Vegas for WrestleMania 41, it wasn’t just the ring lighting up; so was Barry’s Downtown Prime. Tucked inside Circa Resort & Casino, this swanky steakhouse became the unofficial hideout for some of pro wrestling’s biggest names. Forget the pyrotechnics and piledrivers; this was all about good vibes, good food, and (if you were lucky) a celeb sighting that could rival any WrestleMania pop.
First on the walk-in list? Maxxine Dupri, the poised and stylish member of Alpha Academy, is known for her flair both inside and outside the ring. She rolled in again with her fiancé, Anthony Luke, taking a moment to meet the legendary Chef Barry Dakake himself. They didn’t just make a pit stop; they made an impression.
Elsewhere on the property, we spotted a rising star tag team in real life and in the ring: Thea Hail, the firecracker of NXT, was enjoying a nightcap with her wrestling boyfriend, Harlem Lewis. The duo was seen sipping cocktails at Vegas Vickie’s alongside none other than Circa CEO Derek Stevens. That’s what we call a power trio.
And the sightings didn’t stop there. WWE’s Star and former champion, Austin Theory, aka “The Now,” rolled through Barry’s with his girlfriend, after soaking in the scene at Stadium Swim from a private tour. Just a few tables over? Current NXT Champ Shawn Spears, digging into tableside s’mores with his wife, Cassie Lee, known to fans as Peyton Royce from The IIconics.
Meanwhile, Circa Executive Richard Wilk played host, escorting WWE executive and former WWE star Matt Bloom (you might remember him as A-Train) to the red carpet for a photo-op. In true #CircaMania fashion, we also caught a mini reunion between Sheamus, former MMA fighter and former WWE superstar Daria Berenato (formerly known as Sonya Deville), and the towering Braun Strowman, who makes everyone look small.
Bottom line? You don’t need a steel cage to catch the action. At Barry’s, the stars are seated ringside, tableside, and every seat in between.
