During a special breaking news livestream hosted by Joe Tessitore, WWE made a major announcement regarding one of its future flagship events. Triple H took the stage to introduce Turki Al Al-Sheikh, who officially confirmed that WrestleMania 43 in 2027 will be hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Al Al-Sheikh detailed the long-standing relationship, recounting the origins of the partnership that began roughly eight years ago. “Before 8 years ago I meet with me and my father, Vince McMahon and Triple H at my home when I was minister of sport in my country. I said to them, ‘let’s go ahead changing in the future to deliver big project together.’ I hope that we are delivering close to that.”
The specific mention of Vince McMahon adds a fascinating layer to the news. McMahon, who is currently gone from WWE, was named alongside Triple H as a key figure in the initial meeting that laid the groundwork for this massive international deal. A host of WWE superstars, including The Undertaker, Seth Rollins, and Charlotte Flair, were also present for the historic announcement.
While the event is still years away, Al Al-Sheikh’s story firmly attaches McMahon’s influence to the Saudi Arabia partnership. This immediately raises the question of whether the man whose fingerprints are all over this deal could make an appearance when the global spectacle he built rolls into Riyadh in 2027.