WWE has made history once again. Triple H was joined by several WWE-TKO executives, Superstars, and officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today for a big announcement on WrestleMania 43. The Game has just made a big promise to the wrestling world about what’s to come.
Earlier this week, the WrestleMania 43 PLE from Saudi Arabia was confirmed by Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the KSA General Entertainment Authority, in a press release that was deleted after being issued prematurely. In a continuation of the lucrative 10-year strategic partnership that began in 2018, it was previously reported that WWE had plans for three Premium Live Events from the Kingdom in 2026. Officials later announced the first-ever Royal Rumble PLE from Saudi Arabia in January 2026. This came after earlier teasers by Al-Sheikh, who also expressed interest in bringing WrestleMania to his country.
Joe Tessitore welcomed viewers to today’s broadcast from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the hotel-venue used by WWE for various events during WrestleMania 41 Week. Tessitore plugged the big weekend of sports in Sin City this weekend, including the Canelo vs. Crawford boxing fight promoted by Al-Sheikh, WWE President Nick Khan, UFC President & CEO Dana White, and others.
On a stage decorated with logos for World Wrestling Entertainment, WrestleMania 43 from Riyadh in 2027, Netflix, ESPN, and Riyadh Season, Tessitore touted WrestleMania 42 for Allegiant Stadium n 2026, then introduced WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker, WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development & Creative Shawn Michaels, Women’s Tag Team Champion Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, Logan Paul, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
WWE WrestleMania 43 Confirmed For Saudi Arabia
Tessitore briefly discussed today’s WWE, and introduced Chief Content Officer Triple H. The two-time Hall of Famer talked more about the evolution of pro wrestling, then touted WrestleMania 42 for April 18-19 in Las Vegas, but said today we’re here to discuss the legacy of, and what’s next for, WrestleMania. He then touted the WWE-Saudi partnership as longterm and fruitful before introducing Al-Sheikh, who sat and received an applause, but did not speak until the later Q&A portion.
Triple H noted that the Saudi Royal Court adviser has, and continues to, change the world of sports and entertainment. Then, on behalf of “His Excellency” and WWE President Nick Khan, who was a driving force in this deal, Triple H announced WrestleMania 43 for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027. The exact date was not confirmed, but the big event will be a part of the popular Riyadh Season festivities.
The Game hyped up how they are making history once again, and have been making a lot of history as of late. He thanked WWE’s partners at the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and Riyadh Season, noting that the company could not be more excited for the opportunity to show the world what he thinks most people already know: World Wrestling Entertainment is a global brand that reaches every corner, and excites fans everywhere. Triple H then thanked everyone, and touted how fans will see a level of spectacle like never before in 2027.
The Rock has been rumored for WrestleMania from KSA for some time. A new backstage update has revealed WWE plans to make this the most star-studded show ever.