WrestleMania 43 Reportedly Set for Saudi Arabia in 2027 After Press Release Leak – WWE may be preparing for one of the most groundbreaking shifts in its history, as an accidentally leaked press release revealed plans for WrestleMania 43 to be staged in Saudi Arabia in 2027. If confirmed, this would mark the first time the company’s flagship event is held outside of North America, breaking with a four-decade-long tradition.
The leak came earlier today when a press release, issued in Arabic, was circulated prematurely before being quickly retracted. The document explicitly stated that WrestleMania 43, the “Showcase of the Immortals,” would be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While WWE has yet to officially confirm the news, sources indicate that the announcement is genuine and a formal statement is expected soon.
Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has only been staged in the United States and Canada, making the potential move to Saudi Arabia a significant milestone in WWE’s global expansion strategy. The development builds on the company’s decade-long partnership with the Kingdom, which began in 2018 as part of Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030” initiative. Under that agreement, WWE committed to producing two major premium live events in the country each year.
The financial impact of this partnership has been substantial. Reports from Wrestlenomics estimate that WWE receives approximately $50 million per Saudi event—nearly $100 million annually. To put that into perspective, a single Saudi event can generate more revenue than the live gate of WrestleMania itself. This stream of income has consistently bolstered WWE’s bottom line and contributed to the company’s overall growth under TKO Group Holdings, its parent company formed after the merger with UFC.
Beyond WWE, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has expanded its influence across global sports and entertainment. The PIF, which is backing this partnership, also funds LIV Golf, owns Premier League club Newcastle United, and recently joined forces with TKO to launch a new international boxing league. These moves are part of a broader effort by the Kingdom to diversify its economy and strengthen its global presence through high-profile sports investments.
If WrestleMania 43 does take place in Saudi Arabia, it will not only represent a historic first for WWE but also underscore the deepening ties between TKO and the Kingdom. For WWE, it is a statement of its intent to expand its most iconic brand to a truly global stage.
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WrestleMania 43 Reportedly Set for Saudi Arabia in 2027 After Press Release Leak
