Nick Khan confirms WWE creative planning for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

WWE President Nick Khan confirmed that the organization is currently developing creative storylines for WrestleMania 43. The event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. While plans are underway, Khan noted that the creative direction remains subject to change based on wrestler injuries. In addition to the main event, WWE is coordinating a series of watch-along parties and ancillary events at the MSG theatre for the weekend festivities. WWE has not yet released an official date for the Riyadh event. TKO President Mark Shapiro previously indicated that demand for professional wrestling in the Middle East could lead to further event announcements in the region later this year. The company's immediate focus remains on the upcoming Crown Jewel event scheduled for November.
- •Nick Khan stated WWE is currently developing storylines for WrestleMania 43.
- •The event will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027.
- •Official dates for the event have not been released.
- •WWE will host watch-along parties and events at the MSG theatre.
- •The next WWE event in Saudi Arabia is Crown Jewel in November.
- 8:46 PMWrestling Inc — Nick Khan On WWE WrestleMania 43: 'We're Already Across The Creative'
"WWE President Nick Khan spoke about WWE WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and said that the company is "already across the creative."
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