WWE plans WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia without The Rock's involvement
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
WWE announces plans for WrestleMania 43 to take place in Saudi Arabia next spring, marking the event's first location outside North America. Despite previous interest from Saudi officials regarding The Rock's participation, WWE sources suggest he will likely not be available for significant involvement due to filming commitments. This follows his last WWE appearance at Elimination Chamber in March 2025. Plans for the event remain in flux, with no specific dates confirmed yet.
- •WrestleMania 43 scheduled for spring 2027 in Saudi Arabia.
- •No official date announced yet; expected to be a two-night event.
- •WWE creative is assuming The Rock won't participate significantly.
- •Johnson last appeared at Elimination Chamber in March 2025.
- •Saudi officials have shown interest in Johnson's involvement.
- 6:14 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage News On Whether WWE Believes The Rock Will Be Available For WrestleMania 43
"WWE WrestleMania 43 will take place sometime next Spring in Saudi Arabia. The Saudis have made it known that they want The Rock to be part of the show.
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