WWE has recently announced the upcoming mega-event from Saudi Arabia will now feature 7 championship matches in addition to the 50-person Royal Rumble match. Today’s press release from WWE states the following titles will all be defended at the event: “WWE Championship, Universal Championship, Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship, Raw Tag Team Championship, SmackDown Tag Team Championship and Cruiserweight Championship.”
The Greatest Royal Rumble takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 27th, 2018.
The event is part of a 10-year agreement WWE has signed with the Saudi General Sports Authority. The country’s new relationship with WWE is a part of their 10-year social and economic reform project, Saudi Vision 2030.
Greatest Royal Rumble to Air on WWE Network
Last week, Roman Reigns appeared on the Jim & Sam podcast and mentioned the Greatest Royal Rumble will air on the WWE Network.
WWE released the following statement earlier today:
“RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA and STAMFORD, Conn. — Following an agreement between His Excellency Turki Al Sheikh and WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia invites the world to the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. AST to celebrate the Greatest Royal Rumble event in WWE history. Tickets will be available Saturday, March 31, and this historic event will feature seven championship matches, including the WWE Championship, Universal Championship, Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship, Raw Tag Team Championship, SmackDown Tag Team Championship and Cruiserweight Championship.”
