World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is set to stage two major events at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena this summer, the first-ever WWE SmackDown in Saudi Arabia, on 27 June, followed by Night of Champions on 28 June. Organized in partnership with Riyadh Season and sponsored by the Esports World Cup, the events will bring a high-profile lineup of wrestling stars to the Saudi capital. Among those scheduled to appear are Cody Rhodes, Omos, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and wrestling legend John Cena. SmackDown, a weekly WWE television show featuring wrestlers, storylines, promos and matches, will be broadcast live on USA Network in the United States. Night of Champions, an annual premium live event of major title matches, will stream exclusively on Peacock in the U.S., while international audiences, including fans in Saudi Arabia, will be able to watch both events live on Netflix under WWE’s new global distribution deal with the platform. The official promotional poster for WWE’s Night of Champions 2025 was unveiled on 28 May, featuring current Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena in a leading role. According to Cena, the company’s return to Saudi Arabia is part of Riyadh Season….
