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WWE said to be receiving a “mindblowing” payout for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia

Aaron Rift

On Friday afternoon, it was confirmed that WWE WrestleMania 43 will be take place in Saudi Arabia. Here are a few news items from the event via Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com…

* The presentation was more of a television shoot than a formal press conference. Johnson was told that “the room did not include any invited local media or anyone from the general public.”

* John “Big” Gaburick, WWE’s Saudi Arabia liaison, was instrumental in securing the deal.

* Rumors of WrestleMania 43 being split between Saudi Arabia and Nashville were false.

* Johnson was told that WWE is receiving a “mindblowing” payout for the event. It was noted in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE asked for a higher number than $100 million but an official figure hasn’t been revealed.

* No official date has been announced yet.

* WWE expects WrestleMania week 2027 in Riyadh to include RAW, SmackDown, the Hall of Fame, and related events, though it’s unclear if NXT will be involved.

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