As previously reported, WWE has two more shows scheduled to be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year that have not yet been officially announced. This is in addition to the Royal Rumble premium live event (PLE), which took place in January, and WrestleMania 43, scheduled for next year.
According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, there have been discussions regarding the upcoming two shows, prompted by the current war in Iran. Israel and the United States launched an attack on Iran on February 28th, which has led to the conflict spreading to other countries in the region after Iran targeted American bases in ally nations, including Saudi Arabia.
Alvarez made it clear on Friday that these were just discussions and that no decisions have been made regarding the shows. He emphasized that he was not reporting any cancellations or suggesting that anything will be canceled in the future; he simply mentioned that conversations about the shows' status had taken place. Dave Meltzer later added in his Sunday update that, while nothing has been decided or officially communicated, most people within WWE believe that the PLE scheduled for July is unlikely to take place if the situation does not improve.
Meltzer noted that this is similar to the status of other events in the country, such as Formula 1, UFC, or boxing. Although WWE has not yet officially announced the July show, losing it would represent a significant loss of revenue, as the Kingdom reportedly pays $55 million per PLE. In summary, WWE has reportedly discussed the status of their remaining 2026 PLEs in Saudi Arabia, and there is a belief that the July event is unlikely to happen unless the situation improves. However, no announcements or decisions have been made at this time.
