There have been internal discussions within WWE about the status of the company’s upcoming shows in Saudi Arabia, according to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer.
Alvarez reported that discussions have taken place regarding the two remaining WWE premium live events scheduled for Saudi Arabia in 2026, as well as WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh in 2027. The discussions are taking place amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Alvarez emphasized that no decision has been made. He also made it clear that he was not reporting that anything had been cancelled or was in the process of being cancelled. He was specifically noting that discussions about the status of the shows have taken place within the company.
WWE held the Royal Rumble in Riyadh on January 31 as the first of three Saudi Arabia PLEs planned for 2026. Two more events are tentatively scheduled for May and November. WrestleMania 43, which would be the first WrestleMania held outside of North America, is planned for Saudi Arabia in 2027.
Each Saudi Arabia show is worth approximately $55 million to WWE under the company’s partnership with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, with the Royal Rumble believed to be worth more than that figure. The partnership has been in place since 2018 and runs through at least 2027.
WWE has held 14 events in Saudi Arabia since the partnership began, including the Royal Rumble in January.
