The WWE Universe in Saudi Arabia will soon get to participate in the ‘WWE Experience’ which will open its doors later this week.
The WWE-themed events center can be found at Blvd City and will open on February 16. The WWE Experience is part of the latest Riyadh Season, which is an annual state-funded entertainment and sports festival. Riyadh Season starts in October and ends towards March during winter and spring in the Saudi Arabia capital.
The WWE Experience
The center features several areas for wrestling fans to explore. Attendees can attempt to escape The Undertaker’s graveyard or walk among the Hall of Immortals which features some of WWE’s all-time greats. For those looking to the future, they can participate in the ‘Become a Superstar’ experience which allows them to make their own unique entrance.
Get ready for thrilling moments with the "WWE" experience ?
Stay tuned for the grand opening at BlvdCity ???
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— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) February 13, 2024
In a tweet, WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque shared his excitement for the WWE Experience and shared where fans can purchase tickets.
Get ready to experience @WWE like never before…
The WWE Experience opens at Riyadh’s Boulevard City on Feb. 16. Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/ByvSaqEy7F https://t.co/IbfwIhpSy7
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 13, 2024
WWE and Saudi Arabia
In 2018, WWE marked the start of its lengthy deal with the Middle Eastern kingdom with the Greatest Royal Rumble show. At the time, WWE faced heavy criticism for signing a deal with the nation, given the country’s stance against LGBTQ+ people and women’s rights. Many found the deal to be in opposition to WWE’s ‘Women’s Revolution.’
More recently though, WWE talent have had a much more positive view of these Saudi Arabia shows. Women are allowed to compete at the events and many Superstars were said to have had a great experience at last year’s Night of Champions PLE.
A certain WWE Hall of Famer recently made his presence felt in Riyadh for the Season Cup finals between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr…
