WWE made a historic return to Saudi Arabia this weekend, thrilling fans with a double-header of “SmackDown” and “King and Queen of the Ring” at Jeddah’s Superdome.

The event, which saw 20,000 passionate fans fill the arena, showcased WWE’s ongoing partnership with the General Entertainment Authority. This milestone marked the tenth event under this collaboration, reinforcing WWE’s commitment to bringing world-class entertainment to the Kingdom.

WWE superstars expressed their excitement to be performing in front of the Saudi crowd

WWE Superstars, including Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Logan Paul, performed to the delight of the audience. Gunther, who emerged victorious as the King of the Ring, praised the Saudi fans for their incredible enthusiasm and energy. He noted that the local fans always display a remarkable level of passion whenever WWE visits the Kingdom. This sentiment was echoed by Syrian Canadian Superstar Sami Zayn, who has a special connection with the Saudi audience due to his Arab background.

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Crowd favorite Sami Zayn was excited to return to Jeddah

Sami Zayn expressed his excitement about returning to Jeddah, particularly after his memorable performance at “The Night of Champions” the previous year. He highlighted the fans’ exceptional warmth and enthusiasm, which made performing in front of them a unique experience. Zayn successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship in a thrilling Triple Threat Match against Chad Gable and Bronson Reed, further endearing himself to the Saudi crowd.

Globally renowned for its grand production values, WWE plans to expand its reach with upcoming events in the Middle East and Europe, including an inaugural tour to Berlin for “WWE Bash” in August.

This commitment to international engagement ensures that fans around the world can continue to experience the excitement and drama that WWE brings to the stage.