• Another “Big 4” WWE PLE Could Happen In Saudi Arabia
After the Royal Rumble, the next “Big 4” WWE PLE to take place in Saudi Arabia could be Survivor Series. WWE’s relationship with Saudi Arabia is set to grow even stronger in the next year, as the company lines up an ambitious schedule that will bring some of its biggest events to the region. Sources who played key roles in producing this year’s Night of Champions shared with Fightful Select that WWE’s focus is now shifting toward planning future shows in Saudi Arabia, including the high-profile Royal Rumble in January 2026. Preparations for that event are expected to begin in the coming weeks, ensuring another spectacle for the international audience.
Interestingly, while WWE has only one Saudi event scheduled for 2025, 2026 will see the company significantly increase its presence in the Kingdom. In addition to the Royal Rumble, WWE has two other premium live events tentatively slated for May and November of next year, though specific details about those shows remain under wraps.
The November date has already sparked questions among fans and insiders about the fate of Survivor Series, which has traditionally been held during Thanksgiving weekend.
According to one WWE insider, if Survivor Series 2026 does end up taking place in Saudi Arabia, it likely wouldn’t be held on its usual holiday weekend, as the logistics of sending talent overseas during that time would be too challenging. Alternatively, the November show might be the annual Crown Jewel PLE rather than Survivor Series.
• Jey Uso Botched Cody Rhodes’ Birthday Celebration After RAW
After last night’s RAW went off the air, WWE taped this Friday’s July 4th episode of SmackDown. After the tapings ended, there was a birthday celebration for Cody Rhodes, who turned 40 yesterday.
During the celebration, Jey Uso accidentally dropped Cody’s birthday cake. You can watch it below:
Jey Uso dropped Cody Rhodes' birthday cake after tonight's SmackDown tapings 😂 pic.twitter.com/2RUTZJjfxd
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) July 1, 2025
Complete Spoilers For July 4th SmackDown
– Cody Rhodes celebrated becoming the King of the Ring. Randy Orton came out and congratulated Cody on his win. He asked Cody to promise him that he’s going to defeat John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam. Drew McIntyre then made his return and tried to create tension between Cody and Randy, but it didn’t work and Orton hit McIntyre with an RKO. Nick Aldis booked Orton vs. McIntyre for Saturday Night’s Main Event.
– Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss def. The Secret Hervice and Michin & B Fab in a Triple Threat Match to get added to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match at Evolution
– Wyatt Sicks def. Montez Ford, Johnny Gargano, Chris Sabin & Berto in a 8-Man Tag Team Match
– Andrade & Rey Fenix defeated Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
– WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Queen of the Ring Jade Cargill had a face-off. Tiffany said she’ll be ready for Cargill at SummerSlam. However, before that happens, Tiffany revealed that she will defend her title against one of her idols, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, at Evolution. Stratus made her return and accepted the challenge from her former tag team partner.
– A match between R-Truth aka Ron Killings and Aleister Black was set up for next week. Damian Priest revealed this news to Black and there’s tension between them now.
– Jacob Fatu & Jimmy Uso def. United States Champion Solo Sikoa & JC Mateo
After the match, Sikoa, Mateo, Tonga Loa and Tala Tonga beat up Fatu and put him through the announce table.
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