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Night of Champions has been on WWE’s internal schedule for Saudi Arabia for early this summer; war in the region raises questions

March 17, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Riyadh, host city of most WWE events in the country, has faced counterattacks from Iran in recent weeks

WWE SmackDown 1/23 Results: Rumble Go-Home Show

January 30, 2026 John Kleinchester

WWE SmackDown featured a United States Open Challenge match with Carmelo Hayes defending and Axiom vs Johnny Gargano.

Royal Rumble stadium built in weeks raises questions from human rights groups about working conditions, WWE and Saudi officials unresponsive

January 30, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Despite recent reforms to Saudi Arabia’s labor system, researchers say migrant workers on construction projects are still vulnerable to exploitation, especially on fast-tracked projects.

Seth Rollins on WWE in Saudi Arabia, advice from Joey Mercury, Jim Cornette vs. Vince Russo

December 24, 2025 John Pollock

Seth Rollins sat down for over an hour on Jay Mohr’s “Mohr Stories” covering his career in WWE, but gained a lot of attention for his comments about performing in Saudi Arabia.

Report: 2026 WWE Royal Rumble set for 2 p.m. ET start time

December 17, 2025 Jack Wannan

Next month’s WWE Royal Rumble from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will reportedly go down in the afternoon for North American viewers.

Opinion | I hate politics. That’s why I’m going to love WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia.

September 12, 2025 Brandon Thurston

There’s nothing political about WWE’s billion-dollar partnership with a political regime.

Paul Levesque confirms WrestleMania 43 is headed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027

September 12, 2025 Neal Flanagan

WWE has confirmed that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027.

Reports: 2027 Wrestlemania expected for Saudi Arabia

September 11, 2025 Jack Wannan

Numerous reports have indicated that a 2027 WWE Wrestlemania could be heading to Saudi Arabia.

Cody Rhodes calls WWE’s Saudi Arabia events ‘a responsibility to our fan base’

July 13, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Cody Rhodes has defended WWE’s ongoing series of events in Saudi Arabia, describing the shows as a service to the company’s fans in that region.

Opinion | From defiance to dignity: CM Punk’s redemptive turn toward nihilism

June 30, 2025 Brandon Thurston

An inspiring moment of self-realization as CM Punk courageously aligns himself with a visionary government that criminalizes gay people and occasionally kills its critics