This Saturday, WWE will hold the 2026 Royal Rumble event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first of potentially three shows the company plans to host in the country this year. Prior to the Royal Rumble, this Friday’s WWE SmackDown is also scheduled at the King Abdullah Financial District Arena in Riyadh. According to a recent Wrestling Observer Radio report, WWE’s travel arrangements for the week have been revealed. Dave Meltzer noted that due to harsh weather conditions in Montreal during the recent Saturday Night’s Main Event, many wrestlers had to travel to Toronto. He added that everyone will be flying out to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning in preparation for the Royal Rumble.
The majority of WWE’s talent and crew are expected to depart from Toronto International Airport on Tuesday, following tonight’s WWE Raw event at Scotiabank Arena. Alongside the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches happening on Saturday, Drew McIntyre will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn, while AJ Styles will face Gunther in a career-threatening match. As of now, no additional matches have been officially announced for the card.
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Fan Take: This news is important for WWE fans because it shows the company’s expanding international footprint and commitment to delivering big events overseas. The high-profile matches scheduled for the Saudi Arabia Royal Rumble could lead to some unforgettable moments, potentially reshaping WWE’s global narrative and wrestler legacies.
