WWE King and Queen of the Ring event to be staged at Jeddah Superdome

King and Queen of the Ring comes to Jeddah for the first this May. (GEA)
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Updated 14 March 2023
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WWE King and Queen of the Ring event to be staged at Jeddah Superdome

  • Contest will take place on Saturday, May 27 in world’s largest freestanding dome

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, in cooperation with WWE, has announced that the WWE King and Queen of the Ring event will be held at Jeddah Superdome, the world’s largest freestanding dome, on Saturday, May 27.

It will be the first King of the Ring premium live event to be held since 2015 and the first crowning of a queen since the inaugural Queen’s Crown Tournament which took place at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh in 2021.

More details on WWE King and Queen of the Ring will be announced in the coming weeks.

 


Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

Updated 07 January 2026
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Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

  • The KAFD spectacle on Jan. 31 will be the first time the event has taken place outside North America

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for one of the biggest sports entertainment moments of the decade as WWE returns to Riyadh on Jan. 31 with Royal Rumble.

It will be the first time the event, set to take place at a new, purpose-built venue in King Abdullah Financial District, has been held outside North America.

A blockbuster lineup of WWE Superstars are expected to take part, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. They are set to be joined by fan favorites Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Gunther and more.

Those who declare themselves for the 30-Man Royal Rumble match will fight for the opportunity to headline in a championship match at WrestleMania.

The Women’s Royal Rumble will include WWE Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri and Stephanie Vaquer.

Ahead of Royal Rumble, Riyadh will also host WWE SmackDown on Friday, Jan. 30.