Report: Indie promoters skeptical of WrestleMania week shows in Saudi Arabia
WrestleMania Week will look a lot different in 2027.
A new report from Post Wrestling’s Brandon Thurston and John Pollock states that some independent promoters feel it is unlikely they will run events in Saudi Arabia for WrestleMania 43, while others feel it’s too early to decide.
Michael Bochicchio, the owner of Highspots, told Post that it’s “highly unlikely” WrestleCon is held in Saudi Arabia in 2027, noting that the additional costs for staff and talent could prevent him from doing so.
“It’s more likely we will pick a city in the U.S. and do something on our own,” Bochicchio wrote to Post Wrestling in an email.
Brett Lauderdale told Post that he’s been contacted by two organizations interested in hosting GCW events in Saudi Arabia for WrestleMania 43. However, Lauderdale noted that it’s too early to make a decision on whether they will or not.
One member of the GCW roster, Effy, has made his plans for WrestleMania 43 clear on social media.
“Effy will not be going to saudi arabia,” wrote one former GCW Champion.
The full report from Post Wrestling is available here.
Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he has covered the industry for a decade and a half. He joined the f4wonline.com team in 2019.