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Eric Bischoff suggests WWE may have backup plan for WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Eric Bischoff suggests WWE may have backup plan for WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia

Summary

Eric Bischoff indicated that WWE likely has a contingency plan for WrestleMania 43, set to take place in Riyadh next spring, in light of recent missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting Saudi Arabia. The attacks have raised geopolitical tensions, prompting concerns for safety. Despite a U.S. State Department advisory against travel to Saudi Arabia, WWE has not canceled plans for its upcoming Crown Jewel event in November. WWE President Nick Khan confirmed that the company is actively working on creative plans for WrestleMania 43, although specific dates have not yet been announced.

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By the Numbers

•Eric Bischoff believes WWE has a backup plan for WrestleMania 43.
•WrestleMania 43 is scheduled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next spring.
•Recent Houthi missile attacks have raised geopolitical tensions.
•WWE has not canceled its Crown Jewel event on November 7.
•Nick Khan stated WWE is progressing on creative plans for WrestleMania.

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6:10 PMWrestling Inc — Eric Bischoff Believes WWE Has A 'Plan B' In Mind For WrestleMania In Saudi Arabia

What they're saying

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Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff thinks WWE does have a backup plan for its upcoming WrestleMania 43 PLE, following Saudi Arabia's attack this past weekend.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Brie Coder)

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