WWE Contingency Plans Prepared For WrestleMania 43

WWE WrestleMania 43 is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027, but the company already has contingency plans in place should the event need to be moved due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

PWInsider has reported that, as of now, WrestleMania 43 is still scheduled to air from Saudi Arabia in 2027. It has been reiterated by people within WWE, though, that the company has contingency plans for shows in the Middle East and WWE are paying attention to the war in the region. The conflict is currently perceived as a fluid situation that could rapidly change and WWE will address the situation when they need to do so, but that is not currently the case for WrestleMania 43.

There has been major instability in the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched surprise airstrikes against Iran on February 28, causing the outbreak of war. In addition to Israel and the United States continuing their bombing campaigns, Iran has launched retaliatory airstrikes against Israel and allies of the United States in the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia.

Major sporting events, including the Formula One Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, have already been cancelled. Reports have noted that WWE's next pay-per-view in KSA, scheduled for June 27, is likely to be scrapped.