• Details On WWE’s Plan For WrestleMania Week In Saudi Arabia
WWE confirmed today in an event in Las Vegas that Saudi Arabia will become the third country to host a WrestleMania. WrestleMania 43 will take place in the Kingdom in 2027.
A lot of big stars are expected to be a part of the event.
PWInsider is reporting that WWE will receive a “mind-blowing” amount of money from Saudi Arabia for the event. The company plans to have all the usual events for WrestleMania week, including RAW, SmackDown and the Hall Of Fame ceremony in Riyadh.
It is unknown if NXT will be a part of the first ever international WrestleMania week as sources stated it is too early to put plans into place.
• Retired Legend Being Discussed For WrestleMania 43 Match
WrestleMania 43 is heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027 and is already shaping up to be one of the biggest shows ever. WWE is looking at bringing back some of its biggest stars for the The Showcase Of Immortals.
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that a name which has been discussed for the event is Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Sources close to the Saudi Arabian side have been told that the WWE Hall of Famer wants to be sure he’s completely healthy and ready before agreeing to wrestle.
The Texas Rattlesnake last stepped inside the ring at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, where he defeated Kevin Owens in the main event of Night 1.
• The Rock’s Daughter Ava Reacts To Backlash Over Her Comments About Charlie Kirk
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative commentator and close ally of US President Donald Trump, during a midday event at Utah Valley University has dominated headlines over the past two days.
The incident has sparked reactions from all over the world, including from stars in pro wrestling.
WWE NXT General Manager Ava, daughter of The Rock, took to Instagram following the assassination to share a screenshot of a tweet stating:
“If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind words when you’re alive.”
Many supporters of Kirk saw this as a reference to his demise and called out the NXT GM on Instagram and X.
She later responded to the backlash with the following tweet:
“and i’ll stand behind this.
be kind, now more than ever.”
• Tony Khan Hypes AEW Right After Fan Outrage Over WrestleMania 43 In Saudi Arabia
WWE made the historic announcement about WrestleMania 43 being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this afternoon. Triple H, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer gathered in Las Vegas for the event.
A lot of fans have spoken against WWE’s decision to hold The Grandest Stage Of Them All in Saudi Arabia due to concerns over the country’s human rights record and the perception that the event could be used for sportswashing. They also feel that other cities like London deserve the event more.
AEW President Tony Khan capitalized on the opportunity to promote his company’s upcoming shows amid fan backlash over WWE’s announcement.
He posted the following on X:
“Thank you all who watch AEW!
AEW All Out will be a tremendous ppv show next Saturday Afternoon!
But first, don’t miss
September to Remember
Wednesday Night AEW Dynamite
THIS WEDNESDAY on TBS + HBOMax,
+
we have an EXCELLENT
Saturday AEW Collision you won’t want to miss
TOMORROW!”
A fan replied:
“Perfect timing”
Tony responded:
“So much of life comes down to timing, Scott.
#AEWCollision
#AEWDynamite
#AEWAllOut”
Another fan told him his post’s timing was perfect to which he responded:
“Timing is a big part of life, Seshvar.
#AEWCollision
#AEWDynamite
#AEWAllOut”
Tony Khan does not seem to be a fan of WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia as he poked fun at it in the past as well.
You can read the official press release below:
RIYADH SEASON TO MAKE HISTORY BY HOSTING WRESTLEMANIA 43 IN 2027
September 12, 2025-WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in partnership with The General Entertainment Authority (GEA), on behalf of HE Turki Alalshikh, today announced that Riyadh Season will host WrestleMania 43 in 2027 in Riyadh, marking the first time that the cultural phenomenon will be staged outside of North America.
In a statement, HE Turki Alalshikh said:
“WrestleMania is already the biggest date on the wrestling calendar and this announcement marks a significant moment in our partnership with WWE. We deeply respect the legacy of WrestleMania and the global prestige it holds among wrestling fans around the world.
As part of Riyadh Season in 2027, our vision is to elevate this iconic event to unprecedented heights and deliver a WrestleMania unlike anything the world has ever seen.”
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