The Rock may be involved with WWE’s next Saudi show on May 25.
WWE’s trips to Saudi Arabia have become a regular part of their Premium Live Event schedule. Most recently, Crown Jewel from Riyadh saw Roman Reigns successfully defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Title against LA Knight in the main event and we now know when the next Saudi event may be, as well as a potential push for the involvement of The Great One.
Per Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it’s been said that the next WWE Premium Live Event to emanate from Saudi Arabia will fall on May 25. Also, it’s believed that, while there are many variables at play, there is a push to get The Rock on the card next time the company stop off in the Middle East.
“The next Saudi Arabia PPV is 5/25, which will be the day before AEW’s Double or Nothing show. When there was an attempt by some to get Rock to move to a later date with Reigns and keep Cody Rhodes in the spot (while Nick Khan and Ari Emanuel had made the deal, there were people who felt that since the spot was promised to Rhodes last year and they’d been building it, have it be Rhodes at Mania and Reigns-Rock in Saudi with the idea of garnering more money, this would have been that date. When asking if Rock will be working that show, we’re told there are a lot of variables in play and a variety of factors but obviously the company would like it if he would. But while nothing is set in stone, the belief as of right now is that Mania won’t be his only match in 2024 and there is definitely a push to get him to work at least one Saudi Arabia event this year”
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The Rock’s current WWE run will see him compete in a tag match alongside Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in the main event of WrestleMania’s first night. Right now, it’s not clear what the future holds for the Hollywood star in terms of in-ring appearances after ‘Mania, but it’s certainly a situation to keep an eye on.
As always, we’ll aim to provide any further updates on The Rock competing in Saudi Arabia as soon as we hear more.
