Saudi Arabia appears to be positioning itself as a major player in hosting WrestleMania events in the near future. Rumors began circulating when Turkial Sheikh, chairman of the Entertainment Authority, hinted at a “massive entertainment event” scheduled for the kingdom in 2027 during WWE’s biggest pay-per-view of the year.
Fightful Select recently shed light on the situation, noting that Saudi Arabia has long desired to host a show on the scale of WrestleMania, and this is not seen as a problem under TKO’s management.
On May 30th, WWE indicated they had contemplated staging a special WrestleMania event in Saudi Arabia, which aligns with the kingdom’s interest; however, sources suggest that the usual North American WrestleMania event will still proceed as planned.
With WWE set to hold the 2026 Royal Rumble in Riyadh, it seems like a natural progression for the company to bring another major show to Saudi Arabia next. The promotion might also consider hosting special events under the WrestleMania brand at various times during the year, similar to the 2018 “The Biggest Royal Rumble.”
Whether the event Turkial Sheikh mentioned is connected to this plan remains to be seen. For the latest updates, fans are encouraged to follow SESCOOPS.
Fan Take: This development is crucial for WWE fans as it signals the potential expansion of major wrestling events beyond traditional North American venues, opening new markets and fanbases worldwide. It could bring fresh storytelling opportunities and heightened global exposure for WWE, ultimately growing the sport’s popularity on an international scale.
