As a WWE fan, this really pisses me off.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announcement On Monday, the 2026 edition of their iconic premium live event “Royal Rumble” was set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but major wrestling fans (who believe the PLE is all-American and should remain in America) For people like me, it’s a big blow. state. (Related: Culture change continues: Mark Zuckerberg brings in UFC president Dana White to join Meta board)

“Royal Rumble” has been held mainly in the United States since its inception, and this is the first time it has been held outside the United States. 1988 When WWE held an event in Ontario, it would be forgiven because it’s Canada and Americans can still go. The 2025 Royal Rumble will be held in Indianapolis in February.

“WWE is a global company and it made sense to expand our relationship with Saudi Arabia by bringing one of our biggest annual events to Riyadh in January 2026,” said WWE Chairman. Nick Khan said in a press release.

For the first time ever, WWE #RoyalRumble It is scheduled to take place outside of North America in January 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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— WWE (@WWE) January 6, 2025

when #wrestlemania seasonal encounters #riyadhseason…

January 2026. #RoyalRumble A history-making live broadcast from Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/4JBonJrsHY

— Triple H (@TripleH) 19

I think it’s good for Saudi Arabia to host “Crown Jewel,” and I think it’s good for Saudi Arabia to host “King & Queen of the Ring,” but I think it’s good for Saudi Arabia to host “King & Queen of the Ring.” It is completely unacceptable to have a “Royal Rumble”.

This is an all-American event and should stay in America. Point, blank, period.