• WWE Has Plan B For WrestleMania 43
WWE is keeping a close eye on the Middle East situation, but as of today, WrestleMania 43 is still set for Saudi Arabia in 2027. While nothing has changed officially, PWInsider reports that WWE is ready for anything.
They have contingency plans in place just in case the political situation in the region makes it unsafe to travel there. The company knows things can change fast, and while they aren’t making a move yet, they are prepared to pivot if they have to.
If WWE does decide to move the show, they have a few easy options. They’ve already promised future WrestleManias to Indianapolis and New Orleans, so either city could step in as a backup.
For now, the main thing to watch is WWE’s next show in Saudi Arabia this summer. If that event goes off without a hitch, WrestleMania 43 will likely stay put. But if that show gets moved or canceled, it’s a big sign that the 2027 plans might change too.
• Gunther’s Planned WrestleMania 42 Match In Jeopardy
According to Bodyslam, Gunther vs. Rey Mysterio was planned for WrestleMania 42, but Mysterio injured his ribs before Royal Rumble 2026. Right now, it’s unclear if The Ring General will have a WrestleMania match this year. WWE officials are waiting to see if Rey will get cleared in time for the event, as WrestleMania 42 is still one month away.
Gunther last competed on the March 2nd episode of RAW, where he defeated Dragon Lee and unmasked him during the match. This was supposed to set up the program with Mysterio.
During an interview on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, Rey said the following about his injury:
“Much better than when it actually happened. That injury occurred on January 26, which was the Monday leading into the Rumble. Fractured ribs, both left and right. So those take a little bit of time to heal, but on the way up.”
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• WWE Released Authors Of Pain After Incident With Wyatt Sicks Member
During an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Authors of Pain member Rezar (Gzim Selmani) talked about AOP’s WWE release in 2025. He believes his and Akam’s release happened due to a backstage argument with one member of The Wyatt Sicks after an incident at a WWE Live Event in December 2024. Here’s what Rezar said:
“There was an incident. Very unprofessional from one of those guys. I don’t know their names and don’t want to go into it too deeply, but there was an incident at one of the Holiday tours that we did.
Somebody tried to switch up the match during the match and that’s just a no go for me, especially if you’ve just been in the company for a little bit, and we were already there for a long time. You don’t do that.
I just had to let somebody know and that was the end of it. They tried to switch up the match in the middle of the match. I’m a professional. Even if I got to take a beating in a wrestling ring, I’ll do it. And if you’re gonna be a scared little b—h, it’s not my fault. I will let you know backstage.
The switch was certain moves we did, certain guys didn’t want to take it because we’re big guys. So if we lift you up and double Spinebuster somebody five nights in a row, the sixth night somebody can complain, but don’t change it during the match.”
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