A significant update regarding WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia has emerged, as the promotion gears up to host its next PLE in the country. The partnership began in 2018, marking the start of a 10-year strategic multi-platform partnership between WWE and the Saudi General Sports Authority.
In November 2019, WWE announced that it had expanded its partnership with the General Entertainment Authority through 2027, during which it would host two large-scale events in Saudi Arabia annually. Since then, WWE has held two shows in Saudi Arabia every year. Moreover, their partnership also witnessed the first-ever women’s match in the country.
ESPN’s reporter Mike Coppinger recently published an article containing comments from Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. The article states that Alalshikh mentioned an “enhancement” to WWE’s current deal with Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority that would be announced later this month. It also mentions that Alalshikh expressed hope about bringing the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia.
It will be interesting to see if WWE decides to bring WrestleMania or the Royal Rumble to Saudi Arabia. Will the promotion bring any other major PLE to Saudi Arabia following the new deal?
WWE’s next PLE set to take place in Saudi Arabia
WWE’s enhanced deal with Saudi Arabia will be announced later this month. The promotion will be heading to Saudi Arabia by the end of the month. The upcoming premium live event, King & Queen of the Ring pay-per-view, is on the horizon.
The show has already announced two major matches. Becky Lynch will compete against Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship. Sami Zayn in a triple-threat match against Bronson Reed and Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship. Additionally, the show will feature the finals of the King & Queen of the Ring tournament. However, fans can anticipate more major matches being announced for the show in the upcoming weeks.
