Saudi officials are hoping that hosting international sporting events will bring in investment and tourists as part of its ambitious Vision 2030 plans
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WWE wrestling set to return to Saudi Arabia in June
World Wrestling Entertainment says it will bring event to Jeddah in partnership with the Saudi General Sports Authority
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In pictures: WWE wrestlers clashed on Friday at the Crown Jewel extravaganza in Riyadh
Wrestling stars such as Shane McMahon, Seth Rollins and AJ Style brawled and snarled in the ring, sending a roar rippling through a soccer stadium packed with thousands of fans in Riyadh’s King Saud University.
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Saudis host WWE wrestlers at the Crown Jewel extravaganza in Riyadh
With thumping rock music and a dazzling fireworks display, Hulk Hogan, the host for the evening, swaggered to the ring wearing bright yellow sunglasses and a red bandana
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Saudis embrace Americana at WWE Royal Rumble
Event would not have been possible before the meteoric rise of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Saudi sports authority apologises for ‘indecent’ footage of female wrestlers
The footage was shown live to the crowd at Friday’s “Greatest Royal Rumble” in Jeddah
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In pictures: Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi General Sports Authority in partnership with WWE presented the Greatest Royal Rumble event at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Friday, April 27. For the first time ever, the Royal Rumble match will feature 50 WWE superstars including John Cena, Triple H, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, The New Day, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt and Shinsuke Nakamura. The event is part of a 10-year partnership in support of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s social and economic reform program.
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Saudi Arabia signs WWE deal to host Greatest Royal Rumble
WWE superstars such as John Cena, Triple H, Roman Reigns and AJ Styles to make Saudi debut next month
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WWE signs first female wrestler from the Middle East
Dubai-based Shadia Bseiso is currently a voice-over artist and TV presenter