WWE has officially announced the signing of a new wrestler from Saudi Arabia to their Performance Center. Back in early December, WWE filed a trademark for the name Fahad Tuwaiq, though it was initially unclear who would be using it. It has now been confirmed that Fahad Tuwaiq is a super heavyweight talent from Saudi Arabia, currently training with WWE.
In a video announcement shared by Turki Alarusik, Fahad introduced himself, saying, “I’m Fahad Tuwaiq, the first Saudi super heavyweight to join WWE,” and added, “I want to change the world, and WWE will be my platform to make that happen.” He also revealed that alongside wrestling, he is an accomplished arm wrestler and powerlifter. Fahad concluded his message by expressing his desire to make his country proud through his WWE journey.
This signing is notable as WWE prepares to head to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, later this week for the Royal Rumble event on January 31st. WWE’s last Saudi-signed wrestler was Mansour, who joined in 2018 following the launch of the Saudi partnership and left the company in September 2023.
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Fan Take: This signing represents an exciting expansion of WWE’s talent pool into Saudi Arabia, signaling WWE’s intention to grow its global footprint and connect with new audiences. Fahad Tuwaiq’s unique background and super heavyweight status could bring fresh energy and diversity to WWE’s programming, providing fans with new stories and rivalries to follow.
