In 2027, WrestleMania will head to the Middle East when WWE takes its signature event to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time it will be held outside North America.

WWE announced on Friday that the “Showcase of the Immortals” will be part of “Riyadh Season” after being held in North American cities since 1985.

“This is an opportunity to show the world that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the world and excites fans from everywhere,” WWE chief creative officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque said.

Earlier this week, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh said on a live Snapchat video that WrestleMania was coming to his native country.

“WrestleMania is already the biggest date on the wrestling calendar, and this announcement marks a

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