Eric Bischoff Disappointed By WrestleMania In Saudi Arabia
WrestleMania is going to Saudi Arabia, but WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has been left disappointed with that decision.
WWE has announced that 2027’s WrestleMania will take place in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time the showcase of the immortals has been held outside of North America in its history, and many fans are unhappy at the company’s move.
Reports have suggested that many retired stars are in line for a bumper payday at the event, should they want it, with Saudi Arabia making The Rock a priority for the show.
For those upset that they’ll likely be unable to attend the event due to its location, former WCW boss Eric Bischoff understands your pain.
Eric Bischoff Agrees With Vince McMahon On WrestleMania Location
Speaking on his 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff explained why he understood Vince McMahon’s hesitancy to make such a move and admitted that he’s disappointed by WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia as well:
It’s the evolution of the business. It’s reality. TKO is a publicly held company. They have a responsibility to the shareholders who are part owners of the company to deliver the biggest return they can to the bottom line. It’s just a fact of life, especially for a publicly held company, but it’s also breaking a tradition, and I can relate to Vince’s concern.
Professional wrestling truly is an American phenomenon. Yes, it’s taken place all over the world and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, technically speaking, but it really is an American phenomenon. It’s uniquely American. And to take it outside of the country. Canada doesn’t count. It’s just like another state. It’s just a big state, but it’s just another state, and it’s easily accessible by people in the United States for the most part. So taking it to the other side of the planet is a big move, and it’s going to come with a cost.
He added, “You’re going to have people disappointed in this decision. It’s probably going to get some negative publicity because, well, that’s just the way people are, particularly in social media. To me, really, it’s a little bit of both. It’s inevitable for a publicly held company for the reasons that Raj pointed out, but it’s also a little disappointing for me. I relate to Vince’s hesitancy. Let’s put it that way.
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