Saudi Wrestler Makes Historic Move To WWE

What started as a short viral video has turned into one of the most unexpected and exciting sports stories of the year

Saudi wrestler Badr Al-Sahli — known by his ring name Fahad Tuwaiq — is officially heading to the global stage after securing a path to the world of professional wrestling.

The journey began when a clip of Al-Sahli showcasing his strength and wrestling presence spread rapidly across social media

The video caught the attention of fans and public figures alike, sparking conversations about Saudi talent entering international wrestling arenas.

The turning point came when His Excellency Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh publicly responded, announcing that preparations would begin to develop Al-Sahli into a future WWE star.

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Soon after, the announcement became official: Badr Al-Sahli would join WWE and appear in the Royal Rumble event in Riyadh

ولدنا اللي ندعمه في WWE فهد سحلي … الله يوفقك وانا من جمهورك من الان ❤️🇸🇦💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/ADkfCRJlrq

— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 27, 2026

For Saudi wrestling fans, the news felt historic. A local athlete moving from viral recognition to a global contract symbolizes how quickly modern platforms can transform opportunity into reality.

Beyond the spectacle, the story highlights a growing investment in developing Saudi athletes for international competition

Al-Sahli’s signing isn’t just a personal milestone — it reflects a wider cultural moment where regional talent is being positioned on world stages.

From a single clip filmed in the right moment to a contract with the world’s biggest wrestling organization, Fahad Tuwaiq’s story reads like a modern sports fairytale.

And for many fans watching, this is only the beginning of a new chapter — one that could inspire a generation of Saudi athletes to dream a little bigger