Cody Rhodes speaks about WWE performing multiple events in Saudi Arabia every year.
WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes recently sat down with Justin Barrasso of the Boston Herald. While discussing the company’s recent event in Saudi Arabia, Rhodes said it comes down to being a responsibility to WWE’s fanbase to perform there.
“That is a responsibility to our fan base,” Cody Rhodes said. “I don’t want to be negative, but I will say there is this whole ‘gotcha culture’ over who is a Democrat, who is a Republican, who is a moderate, and who people support. None of these things really should be anybody’s business – because our business is going where our show goes, which is all over the world, and hopefully bringing people together.
“WWE is a non-partisan brand. We go where the show goes. One of the biggest eye-opening moments when you go to Saudi Arabia with WWE is when you look out at the fans at the show, at the meet and greets, or outside the hotel – and there is such a similarity between those who are hungry for WWE back home and those who are hungry for it in Europe and those who are so hungry for it all over the world. I feel so honored, especially in tumultuous times, to be able to go.”
WWE is scheduled for three premium live events in Saudi Arabia next year, including the Royal Rumble 2026.
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