WWE’s flagship event WrestleMania appears destined for Saudi Arabia in 2027, marking a significant shift in professional wrestling’s biggest annual spectacle. Multiple reports suggest WrestleMania 43 will become the first edition of the “Grandest Stage of Them All” held outside traditional Western markets.
Is Saudi Arabia the next spot for WrestleMania?
The speculation intensified when Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh revealed during a Snapchat live video that WrestleMania 43 would take place in the Kingdom. This revelation came amid WWE’s expanding relationship with Saudi Arabia, formalized through a ten-year strategic partnership agreement signed in 2018.
PWInsider.com’s Mike Johnson provided crucial confirmation of the reports. “Earlier today, there was a press release issued in Arabic that WrestleMania 43 will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027,” Johnson wrote. “The press release was yanked shortly after it went out, as it was apparently sent out accidentally before it was scheduled to be publicly issued. PWInsider.com can confirm, however, that the story is 100 percent legitimate and an announcement is coming very soon.”
The move represents WWE’s continued expansion into Middle Eastern markets, following the success of premium events like Crown Jewel and the upcoming Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia. This geographical shift demonstrates how significantly WWE’s event strategy has evolved since the Saudi partnership began.
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Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer provided insight into Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans for the event. “They, in the same way, wanted it on the 300th anniversary, and they’re paying the money for it, and they have matches that they want and they’re working really, really hard to get,” Meltzer reported. “We’re talking about anyone coming out of retirement that wants to come out of retirement of big name value will be able to get a lot of money for this show. That’s what they want.”
Adding intrigue to the situation, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H teased a major announcement on Friday, hinting it would “change the game.” The timing suggests this revelation could be the anticipated WrestleMania 43 confirmation.
If confirmed, this move would represent WWE’s boldest international expansion yet, potentially reshaping how the company approaches its premier events globally.
