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WWE’s recent event in Saudi Arabia, Crown Jewel, was a massive success for the company, with the event being touted as the most-viewed international WWE premium live event of all time. The event took place on November 5 at the Mrsool Park in Riyadh, and featured Roman Reigns defending the WWE Universal Championship against Logan Paul in the main event.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it was reported that WWE is planning to host its next premium live event in Saudi Arabia in May. It is currently unknown what the event will be titled, but it is sure to be a major attraction for WWE fans in the region.
WWE has a long-standing partnership with the Saudi General Sports Authority, and the company is paid a significant amount of money to host two events in the country each year. This year’s other WWE premium live event in Saudi Arabia took place in February at the Jeddah Super Dome, and was titled Elimination Chamber. The event was headlined by an Elimination Chamber bout in which Brock Lesnar emerged victorious and won the WWE Championship. This win set the stage for Lesnar’s “Winner Takes All” WrestleMania 38 bout against Roman Reigns, the Universal Champion at the time.
The success of these events in Saudi Arabia is a testament to the enduring popularity of professional wrestling in the region. WWE has a strong following in the Middle East, with a dedicated fanbase that eagerly awaits each new event. The company has worked hard to cultivate this audience over the years, and the results have been impressive.