Subhojeet Mukherjee on January 28, 2026
The countdown to Royal Rumble 2026 just hit a major milestone—because the stage is officially complete.
On January 28, TikTok user @mdomorfaruk8498, who identified himself as one of the workers helping construct WWE’s venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, uploaded a new video showing off the finished Royal Rumble set. And from the looks of it, WWE is not messing around.
The massive open-air structure—custom built in the middle of the King Abdullah Financial District—features full rig lighting, sweeping LED boards, and a grand entrance setup worthy of WrestleMania. It’s the first official look at the final build, and it confirms what insiders have been teasing for weeks—this isn’t just a premium live event. It’s a global flex.
This major update follows weeks of reports pointing to WWE going “WrestleMania-level” for this year’s Rumble. PWInsider reported that backstage chatter during RAW indicated the company is treating the event like a global showcase, pouring unprecedented resources into its Saudi presence.
The venue—constructed from scratch in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District—has been slowly revealed via social media. Earlier videos from January 18 and 26 showed the foundation being laid, followed by massive LED rigs and custom lighting structures being finalized. With ticket demand already breaking records, WWE’s gamble seems to be paying off.
And now, with the final stage locked in and production crews putting on the finishing touches, the countdown is officially on. Can WWE pull off a WrestleMania-style spectacle outside the U.S.? The stage is set—literally.
Are you impressed by WWE’s decision to build a full custom arena in Saudi Arabia? Will this Royal Rumble top previous years? Sound off in the comments—we want to hear what you think.
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