WrestleMania 43 might be heading to Saudi Arabia in 2027, according to fresh rumors making the rounds. If true, it would be the first time in history that WWE’s biggest event takes place outside the United States.
WrestleMania has been the crown jewel of WWE programming since 1985, hosted every year in major U.S. cities. But now, with WWE’s expanding global presence under the TKO umbrella, the company could be setting its sights much further abroad.
WWE’s Growing Relationship with Saudi Arabia
Back in 2018, WWE signed a 10-year strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia to host multiple Premium Live Events (PLEs) in the region. Since then, shows like Crown Jewel, Night of Champions, and The Greatest Royal Rumble have all taken place there.
More recently, WWE made headlines by announcing that the 2026 Royal Rumble will also be held in Saudi Arabia—the first time that event is leaving U.S. soil. That move raised a major question among fans: if Royal Rumble can be held overseas, could WrestleMania be next
A Cryptic Tease from Turki Alalshikh
Speculation kicked into overdrive earlier today when Saudi GEA chairman Turki Alalshikh posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“A huge entertainment event I just signed for 2027, a big surprise to be announced soon.”
One fan replied and asked if he was referring to WrestleMania, and Turki responded with a pair of cryptic emojis: “🙃😎.”
That was enough to send social media into a frenzy.
Mixed Fan Reactions
The online response has been split. Many international fans welcomed the idea, calling it a major step toward WWE becoming a truly global product. Others, particularly fans in the U.S., weren’t thrilled. Some raised concerns about travel, time zones, and of course, the long-standing political controversies tied to Saudi Arabia.
As of now, WWE hasn’t commented or confirmed anything about the location for WrestleMania 43.
This is still a developing story. If WrestleMania really is headed to Saudi Arabia, it would be a game-changing move for the company—both financially and culturally.
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