The countdown to Royal Rumble 2026 just hit a major milestonebecause the stage is officially complete.
On January 28, TikTok user @mdomorfaruk8498, who identified himself as one of the workers helping construct WWEs 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 structurecustom built in the middle of the King Abdullah Financial Districtfeatures full rig lighting, sweeping LED boards, and a grand entrance setup worthy of WrestleMania. Its the first official look at the final build, and it confirms what insiders have been teasing for weeksthis isnt just a premium live event. Its a global flex.
This major update follows weeks of reports pointing to WWE going WrestleMania-level for this years 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 venueconstructed from scratch in Riyadhs King Abdullah Financial Districthas 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, WWEs 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 setliterally.
Are you impressed by WWEs decision to build a full custom arena in Saudi Arabia? Will this Royal Rumble top previous years? Sound off in the commentswe want to hear what you think.
