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Eric Bischoff Admits WWE’s Saudi WrestleMania Move Is “Disappointing”

Eric Bischoff Admits WWE’s Saudi WrestleMania Move Is “Disappointing”

WWE made headlines with its official announcement that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027—but not everyone is fully on board with the move. On the latest episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff weighed in on the company’s global leap and had some strong opinions about the decision. Bischoff acknowledged the business reality behind WWE’s choice, …

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Saudi WrestleMania news gets ‘You sold out’ chant at Worlds Collide

Saudi WrestleMania news gets ‘You sold out’ chant at Worlds Collide

The official announcement from WWE that 2027’s WrestleMania 43 would take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia drew a predictable reaction online. There‘s positive and negative responses, the quantity and volume of which depends on your news outlets of choice and/or the echo chamber social media algorithms have helped create for you. But it was pretty impossible to avoid at least …

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Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania 43, Saudi money in WWE, Cena’s last match, more!

Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania 43, Saudi money in WWE, Cena’s last match, more!

Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s …

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WWE Faces Backlash After Officially Announcing WrestleMania 43 for Saudi Arabia

WWE Faces Backlash After Officially Announcing WrestleMania 43 for Saudi Arabia

WWE didn’t make history without ruffling some feathers. WWE officially confirmed during a livestream on Friday from Las Vegas that WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027. This will be part of the on-going Riyadh Season initiative. The move has already sparked significant backlash online. The announcement video posted to WWE’s official YouTube channel received over …

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WWE officially announces WrestleMania 43 will be in Saudi Arabia

WWE officially announces WrestleMania 43 will be in Saudi Arabia

We’ve known for a couple of days, since the announcements leaked from the Saudi General Entertainment Authority side that WrestleMania would be heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2027. WWE posted a live stream for a “Breaking News Special Announcement” today (Sept. 12) as rumors swirled about how much Advisor to the Crown Prince, GEA Chairman, and Riyadh …

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Eric Adams eyed by Trump for Saudi Arabia ambassadorship – Politico

Eric Adams eyed by Trump for Saudi Arabia ambassadorship  Politico Adams Considers Dropping Out of Race After Secret Meeting in Florida  The New York Times Mamdani calls reports of White House meddling in NYC mayor’s race an ‘affront to our democracy’  ABC News NYC mayoral election: President Donald Trump accused of ‘interfering’ in New York City mayor’s race  ABC7 New York Trump says he’d …

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Talks Between Adams and Trump Adviser Center on Saudi Ambassadorship – The New York Times

Talks Between Adams and Trump Adviser Center on Saudi Ambassadorship  The New York Times Trump’s maneuvering in NYC mayor’s race fuels push for Democrats to unite behind Mamdani  Politico NYC mayoral election: President Donald Trump accused of ‘interfering’ in New York City mayor’s race  ABC7 New York What Happens if Eric Adams Drops Out of the Mayor’s Race?  THE CITY Trump says he’d like …

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Read: Judge rejects Saudi Arabia's bid to dismiss 9/11 families lawsuit – Axios

Read: Judge rejects Saudi Arabia’s bid to dismiss 9/11 families lawsuit  Axios Federal judge allows families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia  ABC News Judge Rejects Saudis’ Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit by 9/11 Families  The New York Times Major victory for 9/11 families against Saudi Arabia; Boston al Qaeda terror cell can be probed  Boston Herald Federal judge rejects effort to dismiss lawsuit …

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