WrestleMania 43 is officially set to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, marking a significant change for the annual wrestling event. This relocation was announced by WWE figures, including Triple H and Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, signaling a new chapter for the event and its global reach.
Concerns Among Independent Wrestling Promoters
Despite the high-profile announcement, some independent wrestling promoters are expressing doubts about staging events in Saudi Arabia during WrestleMania 43 weekend. Travel logistics and staffing expenses present major challenges that may discourage involvement from smaller organizations linked to WrestleMania festivities.
Michael Bochicchio, owner of the wrestling merchandise company Highspots, mentioned to Post Wrestling that hosting WrestleCon in Saudi Arabia is “highly unlikely” due to these cost obstacles. He suggested that independent promoters might instead choose a U.S. city to run their own shows during that weekend.
It’s more likely we will pick a city in the U.S. and do something on our own,
Bochicchio said in an email.
Potential Saudi Arabia Shows Invite Mixed Reactions
Brett Lauderdale, associated with Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), has indicated that he has been approached by two separate organizations about hosting GCW events in Saudi Arabia during WrestleMania 43. However, Lauderdale remains cautious about confirming any plans at this stage.
The uncertainty reflects the difficulties independent wrestling groups face in adapting to the new location of WrestleMania, which has traditionally been centered in the United States.
Significance of WrestleMania’s Move to Saudi Arabia
The decision to hold WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia underscores WWE’s continuing efforts to expand into international markets, particularly the Middle East. While the main WWE event promises to captivate fans worldwide, the shift creates questions for ancillary events that usually coincide with WrestleMania Week.
The potential scaling back or reorganization of these supporting events may impact both fans and the independent wrestling community, creating a more streamlined but possibly less diverse array of wrestling activities around the marquee show. How WWE and its partners manage these logistical challenges will likely influence the experience and opportunities available during WrestleMania 43 Weekend.
BREAKING NEWS: @TripleH and @Turki_alalshikh just announced that #WrestleMania 43 is heading to Saudi Arabia in 2027! #WrestleManiaRiyadh @RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/HGEQU0LMR5
— WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2025
