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WWE anticipates AEW presence during WrestleMania 43 weekend

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

WWE anticipates AEW presence during WrestleMania 43 weekend
Summary

WWE is preparing for a notable presence from AEW during WrestleMania 43 weekend next year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With WrestleMania moving overseas for the first time, WWE announced several watch parties across the U.S., including a large event at Madison Square Garden. WWE officials expect AEW President Tony Khan to announce a competing show. Both companies will also hold premium events on the same day in September, further increasing their competition.

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Key Details
  • •WrestleMania 43 takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next year.
  • •WWE plans multiple watch parties across the U.S. for WrestleMania weekend.
  • •Significant AEW activity is anticipated during the same weekend.
  • •Both WWE and AEW will host events on the same day in September.
  • •Major viewing event scheduled at Madison Square Garden with special features.
Latest Updates
  • 3:50 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Report On WWE Expecting AEW To Hold An Event On WrestleMania 43 Weekend
  • 7:18 PMWrestling Inc — Report: WWE Expecting 'Significant' AEW Presence In USA Over WrestleMania 43 Weekend
What they're saying
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Will AEW hold a major event over WWE WrestleMania 43 weekend? That's what people in WWE believe, and Dave Meltzer has assessed the situation.

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WWE is anticipating AEW President Tony Khan to announce a show during WrestleMania 43 weekend with the two-night event taking place overseas.

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