Some, like @tgqchairman, are most concerned with what this might indicate for the future of WWE, saying, "I don't think are realizing how big an issue a Royal Rumble in Saudi Arab

WWE Royal Rumble is reportedly coming to Saudi Arabia. Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble will be held in Saudi Arabia, per multiple WWE sources. This will mark the first time that the event will be held outside of the United States since it became a pay-per-view in 1989.

One of WWE’s biggest events of the year, the Royal Rumble is heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026. The event which features the two showpiece Royal Rumble matches which the winners get a world title match at that years WrestleMania has never ventured out of North America and has remained in the United States since the 1989 edition of the event but that will change from next years show after the 2025 edition taking place at the