The scheduled WWE Premium Live Event in Saudi Arabia later in the year looks highly unlikely to go ahead.
Due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, WWE looks set to be the latest major corporation to cancel an upcoming show. As reported by WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, Night of Champions, which was pencilled in for June 2026, is believed to be “doubtful at best” according to sources within the company. It is noted that things could change, but that is the latest update at the time of writing.
Much like the decision made by Formula 1 to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prixs, which were originally set for 10-12 and 17-19 April respectively, many have felt that it was inevitable that WWE would also cancel the international event given the risk and unrest in the Middle East. WWE is reportedly paid $50 million per Saudi Arabia show, and has generally held 2 events annually in the kingdom. The only exceptions to this have been in 2020 and 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented travel.
The company recently held the Royal Rumble in the country back in January.
WWE Saudi Arabia Show Looks Set To Be Cancelled – What About Future Shows?
Although the June Saudi show looks to be all but cancelled, it has been previously reported that a third PLE is scheduled in the country for 2026 and is set to take place in November. Additionally, it has already been confirmed that WrestleMania 43 will take place in the Kingdom in 2027, marking the first time the biggest show of the year has taken place outside of North America. However, with the conflicts overseas ongoing, WrestleMania 43 may be forced to change location.
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