The World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) strong alliance with Saudi Arabia is far from over, as several events are scheduled to take place in the upcoming years. While fans are gearing up for the King and Queen of The Ring, WWE is readying more collaborations in the Middle East. Reports suggest that one of the future attractions may be a Royal Rumble event taking place in Saudi Arabia after the year 2025.
According to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger, Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, has confirmed the signing of a “strategic agreement” between Riyadh Season and the UFC, further strengthening the relationship following the merger of WWE and UFC under TKO Group Holdings.
Alalshikh has hinted at an impending announcement later this month regarding an enhancement to the partnership with WWE. He mentioned the possibility of Saudi Arabia playing host to a high-profile WWE event, specifically the Royal Rumble in January or WrestleMania.
“Alalshikh revealed that an update to Saudi Arabia’s agreement with WWE will be disclosed later this month. He is especially keen on hosting January’s annual Royal Rumble or the primary WWE event, WrestleMania, in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
During his conversation on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Alalshikh was queried about the chances of the 2025 Royal Rumble being held in Saudi Arabia. He indicated that WrestleMania 41 had been set for Las Vegas, hence not an option. Alalshikh then suggested the years 2026 or 2027 could see the Royal Rumble happening in Saudi Arabia.
“We are considering the timeframe of 2026-27 for the event.”
Anticipation is building to see if Saudi Arabia will indeed witness the spectacle of the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event in the mentioned timeframe, an occurrence that would take many by surprise.
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FAQ Section
- When might Saudi Arabia host the WWE Royal Rumble event?
- Saudi Arabia could potentially host the WWE Royal Rumble event in the years 2026 or 2027, as per the current discussions.
- What significant WWE events is Saudi Arabia interested in hosting?
- The kingdom has expressed interest in hosting either the annual Royal Rumble in January or WWE’s main event, WrestleMania.
- Has WWE already made plans for WrestleMania 41?
- Yes, WrestleMania 41 has been announced to take place in Las Vegas, hence it is not considered for Saudi Arabia in the near future.
Conclusion
The ongoing relationship between WWE and Saudi Arabia continues to deepen, with the potential addition of a Royal Rumble event in either 2026 or 2027. While this collaboration is sure to expand WWE’s global presence, it also raises questions and discussions within the wrestling fan community. As arrangements unfold and announcements are made, fans eagerly await confirmation on when they can expect to witness one of WWE’s marquee events in the Middle Eastern nation.