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In a live announcement on its YouTube channel, Triple H announced that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as a part of Riyadh Season.
"We have already announced that the Royal Rumble is headed to Riyadh on Jan. 31 of 2026," Triple H said. "And today we announce something that takes this partnership to a new level.
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"So on behalf of His Excellency, on behalf of Nick Khan WWE President, who was the driving force behind this deal, I would like to announce for the first time ever that WrestleMania will be held outside of the United States and Canada.
"In 2027, we are proud to announce that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season."
"Thanks to our partners with the GEA and Riyadh season, we just could not be more excited for this opportunity," Triple H said. "This is an opportunity to show the world, what I think most people already know, that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the world and excites fans from everywhere."
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Multiple WWE Superstars showed up for the announcement, including The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Stephanie Vaquer, Logan Paul, and a returning Liv Morgan.
Also present for the announcement was His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, who Triple H said was integral to making this deal.
"WrestleMania is already the biggest date on the wrestling calendar and this announcement marks a significant moment in our partnership with WWE," Alalshikh said in a statement. "We deeply respect the legacy of WrestleMania and the global prestige it holds among wrestling fans around the world.
"As part of Riyadh Season in 2027, our vision is to elevate this iconic event to unprecedented heights and deliver a WrestleMania unlike anything the world has ever seen."
This will mark the 15th WWE premium live event held in Saudi Arabia.
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