Overview
- Paul “Triple H” Levesque confirmed the venue at a Las Vegas press conference alongside Turki Alalshikh, with The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer and Charlotte Flair present, and said the show is part of Riyadh Season.
- The plan surfaced earlier in the week when Alalshikh revealed it on Snapchat and an Arabic press release briefly went live before being pulled, a leak later corroborated by industry outlets.
- WWE’s long-term deal with Saudi Arabia dates to 2018 and runs through 2027, and the 2026 Royal Rumble is already scheduled for Riyadh.
- Fan reaction turned negative across social platforms and YouTube comments, with criticism focused on the partnership’s reputational and human-rights concerns.
- WWE has not announced dates, ticketing, the full WrestleMania week schedule or distribution details, and outside reports about big‑money pitches to top stars and potential ESPN app or Netflix streaming remain unconfirmed.