10 possible countries for WWE’s next stadium event

In the wake of WWE's recent Greatest Royal Rumble event in Jeddah, many fans have been discussing the possibility of the company running stadium shows more often. It makes all the sense in the world given just how successful WrestleMania has been since permanently transitioning into stadiums since 2007, and we're all for it.

Obviously, the controversy surrounding the Saudi event has caused some scepticism - which is perfectly natural. Still, the lingering issues with that show won't be present elsewhere, and that's a virtual guarantee.

Note: Australia and the US won't be included on this list, as they've both already had stadium events confirmed for later in the year/early 2019. So, think of this as a compilation of "next NEXT stadium show" entries which could come to fruition in the coming months.

With that being said, here are 10 possible countries for WWE's next stadium event.

#1 Japan

Over the last few years, New Japan Pro-Wrestling has been one of the most entertaining promotions in all of professional wrestling. They've experienced a resurgence which few could've anticipated, and now, they're firmly positioned as Japan's number one source of wrestling action.

Still, that doesn't mean WWE has completely ignored the market, and if they really want to make some noise, putting on a show there could be a smart idea.

They tested the waters back in 2015 with Beast in the East, and if they want to expand on that, then they're well within their rights to do so. As opposed to heading to the Tokyo Dome, however, they should set up camp in Yokohama which is the city that holds the largest stadium in the country at 72,000.

It'd certainly raise some eyebrows, and you just know that's what Vince wants.

#2 Mexico

Mexico has always been a hotbed for pro-wrestling action, and WWE knows that. The Lucha Libre style has been hugely influential on many of today's top superstars from both Raw and SmackDown Live, and sometimes, it feels as if the nation doesn't receive too much appreciation for that.

Obviously, the company has a lot of different markets to cater towards, but we've only recently seen the likes of Andrade 'Cien' Almas being featured more prominently.

The Estadio Azteca is an absolutely gorgeous stadium in Mexico City, and there were actually rumblings a few years back that WWE wanted to host a show there with the original Sin Cara being the headline act. Of course, that's no longer possible, but a pay per view event there could make for a very interesting evening of viewing.

#3 Saudi Arabia

From Jeddah to Riyadh - it's already starting to feel like WWE can't wait to head back to Saudi Arabia. While Greatest Royal Rumble certainly had many issues, from a financial standpoint, it was a home run for Vince McMahon. As such, there are already rumours that have suggested the capital city could be in store for a similar show to the one Jeddah received.

The complaints would probably start back up again almost immediately upon it being announced, so WWE has to really think about whether or not this is going to be worth it in the long-term. They've already had a good show there this year, so perhaps delaying until 2019 and seeing how things progress would be the smartest move from a PR standpoint.

#4 Ireland

The Irish are known for being rowdy, and ironically enough, they're known for producing world-class wrestling stars. If WWE decided to host a stadium event there, perhaps at Croke Park, then we have no doubt in our mind that it'd sell out fairly quickly. You'd have Irish fans from every corner of the country swarming to get tickets, in addition to many British and European fans who would make the short trip over.

Sheamus, Finn Balor & Becky Lynch all represent the best that the country has to offer, and you could even have the likes of Jordan Devlin & Finlay pop up on the night. It may not be as highly respected as a wrestling entity in comparison to other nations, but it certainly should be. After all, they've won quite a few world titles over the years.

#5 Canada

If you needed a reminder as to why Canada is such a great country for pro wrestling, just go back and watch the recent edition of Monday Night Raw from Montreal. The crowd were on fire from the first segment until the very last, and they've more than earned the right to have another WrestleMania being hosted in the Great White North.

Unfortunately, it doesn't feel like that's going to be on the cards just yet, so for now, let's stack the deck for a big-time show like Survivor Series or a Network special. Just imagine if the main event was Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship, with a special appearance being made by none other than Bret Hart.

Those are just a few fanboy ideas, but seriously, this would be incredible.

#6 India

As we've seen during their last few trips over there, WWE has a big following in India. They're clearly interested in expanding into the market even more as the years go on, as evidenced by their recent experiment with Jinder Mahal capturing the WWE Championship. There is serious money to be made over there, which will obviously be music to Vinnie Mac's ears.

They aren't short on big stadiums, either, which is also an appealing reason for them to test the waters. It feels like their relationship with the Asian contingent of their fanbase has been growing on an extraordinary level for quite some time now, and there's no better time to pull the trigger on an event like this.

#7 Brazil

Brazilian fans will cheer for just about anything, and we're confident that a major WWE show falls into that category. One of the biggest reasons for moving into this market would probably be as a direct result of UFC's influence over there, and while the two entities are entirely different, we all know that professional wrestling and mixed martial arts do mirror each other more often than not.

The Maracana Stadium is well known for its football roots, but can you imagine the spectacle of having something like WrestleMania over there? It probably wouldn't be at all practical given the current climate, but if they wanted to run an event like Greatest Royal Rumble, there wouldn't be much standing in their way.

#8 South Africa

We've seen WWE's progressive move into South Africa as a market taking shape as of late, and it's clear that they want to expand on the relationship they currently have with the country. Soccer City is one of the most beautiful stadiums in world football, and while we understand that some football stadiums wouldn't be well suited to hosting wrestling events, this would be an exception.

The one thing we'd insist upon would be the banning of the vuvuzelas, and if you aren't aware of what they are, then head on over to Google right now. They plagued the 2010 FIFA World Cup courtesy of just how loud they were, and we'd prefer to hear what the fans actually think as opposed to what instrument they enjoy playing.

#9 China

You could copy and paste much of what we wrote from the Indian entry into this one, and that's because the two nations mirror each other in more ways than one. They both have overwhelming numbers in terms of population, they have beautiful stadiums, and they have fans who want to be given more of an outlet to express their joy for sport.

From a visual point of view, the Bird's Nest would be an absolutely incredible stadium to hold a WWE event in. It's a piece of architectural beauty and it stands to reason that very few other places around the world would look as good as this when it's all lit up.

It may seem random to some, but it'd be really fun to see.

#10 England

You knew it was going to be on here.

Wembley Stadium is one of the most famous stadiums in the world, and a perfect example of that is SummerSlam 1992. While that event was held at the old Wembley, the fact that it was there at all should speak volumes about how iconic it really is.

Aside from North America, it's clear to see that WWE has been putting most of their attention on how things are going with their outreach in the United Kingdom - and who can blame them? The fans are fantastic, they always travel in their thousands to the States for WrestleMania, and it's one of the most profitable markets for professional wrestling.

Let's make it happen.

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