Saudi Arabia has been one of the most important places for WWE over the past decade. It has been 8 years that WWE has been in the country and a minimum of 2 shows per year take place. There have been some incredible matches that have taken place in Riyadh and Jeddah. The 2026 Royal Rumble will take place in Saudi Arabia on 31st January 2026. That will be the biggest show in the partnership.
Let’s look at the Top 5 WWE Matches in Saudi Arabia
1) Roman Reigns vs Logan Paul in 2022
This match is the greatest match ever held in Saudi Arabia. Roman Reigns vs Logan Paul was the match that made the entire WWE fanbase take notice of Logan Paul. These two men went at it for 25 minutes and it was an all time classic. Logan Paul was hitting Buckshot Lariat, Suplexes, Frog splashes etc. He kicked out Superman Punches from Roman Reigns. There was a crazy spot where Logan Paul used a phone to film while he delivered a Frog splash through the announce table. This match established Logan Paul as one of the best in WWE. Roman Reigns is now a babyface and Logan Paul is now a heel.
2) Edge vs Seth Rollins in 2021
This is one of the Top 3 Hell in a Cell Matches since the 2020s. Edge vs Seth Rollins was a feud that was one of the best in 2021. This was the final match in the feud and the match took place in Saudi Arabia. There was anticipation for this match and these two men delivered a show for the 25,000 fans in attendance. This was a brutal match and there was blood. Edge used the steel chain to hit Seth Rollins to hit the Stomp. This match revitalized the Hell in a Cell concept in WWE. There was a nasty table bump. Edge is now in AEW and he has not been able to have a match there that is this great.
3) Becky Lynch vs Sasha Banks vs Bianca Belair in 2021
This is the best women’s match to take place on Saudi Arabia. There have been lots of great women’s Matches since the 2020s and legends such as Lita and Trish Stratus have had brilliant Matches. This triple threat match was between the three of the biggest female WWE stars of that year. This was a highly anticipated match and it delivered everything the fans wanted. The crowd was loud for this and there were quick pinfall attempts as well as power moves by Bianca Belair. This was a star making performance from her. Sasha Banks was the biggest star in Saudi Arabia. Bianca Belair has become a big star in WWE and Sasha Banks is 12 belts Mone.
4) Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa in 2023
This tag team match that took place at WWE Night of Champions 2023 was at the peak of The Bloodline storyline. This was after the match at WrestleMania 39 when Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn won the tag team titles. This was a match which was very emotional and Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa were the power duo. This match had near falls and Roman Reigns hit the spear but it was not enough. The Usos interfered in this match and Jimmy Uso Superkicked Roman Reigns which was a shocking moment. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn won the match and it was one of the best WWE Matches of the year.
5) Becky Lynch vs Lita in 2022
Lita was back for a brief run in 2022? Becky Lynch was the champion and this was a dream match that took place in 2022 in Saudi Arabia. This was one of the best WWE Matches that Lita had in her career. This was a 16 minute match in which Lita showed the world that she still has it. She hit the MoonSault with perfection and also the Twist of Faith. The crowd was cheering Lita in every move she made. Becky Lynch has been doing consistently great work since that time. She idolized Lita as a young girl and for her to have this match was special. The Royal Rumble 2026 will be a very special show and the matches will be great.
