— WWE has yet to confirm any details on the broadcast plans for their upcoming “Greatest Royal Rumble” event in Saudi Arabia at the end of April, but according to one superstar, Roman Reigns, the event is going to be aired on the WWE Network as a special. Appearing on “The Jim and Sam Show” on SiriusXM earlier today, Reigns said:
“Hopefully I’m not giving spoilers here. But I believe it’s going to be a huge Network special.”
— The event is the first in what is expected to be many between WWE and the Saudi General Sports Authority after the two parties signed a 10-year agreement. The show will be taking place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah and will be highlighted by a first-time-ever 50-man “Royal Rumble.”
— WWE has already announced Reigns, John Cena, Triple H, AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, The New Day, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt and Shinsuke Nakamura as appearing though they it should be noted that this doesn’t guarantee participation in the actual Rumble match. Also rumored to be included on the show are the Undertaker and a returning Chris Jericho.
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