WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia: During the Live Press Conference, Triple H announced that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027. This will be the first time that the event is going to be held outside of North America. The 2026 Royal Rumble will also take place in Saudi Arabia. Triple H, during the live press conference, thanked the Saudi Arabian authorities for letting them and the entire world show that “WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the world and excites fans from everywhere.”
It is also rumoured that Saudi Arabia wants WrestleMania 43 to be as memorable as possible. It was reported that they are very close to closing a deal with the Rock to have him at WrestleMania 43. This weekend turned out to be very important for WWE, as they announced WrestleMania 43, and on September 13, they had 2 live shows. The first was the World’s Collide WWE special event in collaboration with AAA, and the second was the highly anticipated episode of SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown Highlights: Brock Lesnar and R Truth
After attacking John Cena last week on SmackDown, Brock Lesnar came out to the ring. As Lesnar was about to cut a promo, he was interrupted by the R Truth. Truth came out to the ring and confronted Lesnar in a very entertaining way. Despite being older than Cena, Truth said to Lesnar, “Stop disrespecting my childhood hero, my older brother.” He also said, “My name is Ron Cena.” After that, Lesnar attacked Truth and delivered an F5. While delivering an F5, Lesnar ripped his pants. This whole segment came out and started SmackDown in a very exciting way.
WWE SmackDown Highlights: Sami Zayn Vs Rey Fenix
As a part of Sami Zayn’s United States title open challenge, Zayn challenged Rey Fenix to a US title match. This match was one of the best matches on SmackDown in recent months. The match went on for 20+ minutes and received “This is Awesome” chants from the audience multiple times. At the end of the match, Zayn defeated Fenix via pinfall and retained his US title.
WWE SmackDown Highlights: Giulia and Kiana James attack B Fab
Giulia vs B Fab was scheduled to be on SmackDown, but before the match even started, B Fab was attacked by the Women’s US Champion, Giuli, and Kiana James. Michin came out to the ring and saved B Fab by attacking both Giulia and James.
WWE SmackDown Highlights: WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia
In a video package during SmackDown, WWE showed their recent press conference where they announced that the biggest premium live event in WWE will be taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027.
WWE SmackDown Highlights: Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defended her title in a match against Jade Cargill. The match went for 15+ minutes. During the end moments of the match, Cargill speared Stratton through the barricade, due to which neither of them could make it to the ring before the 10-count, resulting in the match being declared a draw. After the match ended, Nia Jax attacked both Stratton and Cargill.
WWE SmackDown Highlights: Cody Rhodes Returns
In the main event match, Drew McIntyre defeated Randy Orton via pinfall. After the match, McIntyre attacked Orton, and then we saw the return of Cody Rhodes. Rhodes was out of action for weeks. The last time, when he was on SmackDown, he was brutally attacked by Drew McIntyre. Rhodes came out to the ring and attacked McIntyre, and challenged him to a match at WrestlePalooza.
FAQs
Q. How to watch WrestlePalooza in India?
A. In India, WrestlePalloza can be watched live on Netflix.
Q. Will John Cena return to SmackDown?
A. No, John Cena appeared on his final SmackDown episode on September 6, 2025.
Q. Is Cody Rhodes in the Street Fighter Movie?
A. Yes, Cody Rhodes is playing Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter Movie.
Q. Will John Cena wrestle at WrestlePalooza?
A. Yes, John Cena will face Brock Lesnar at WrestlePalooza.
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