Paul Heyman Eyes WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia — and a Third Reigns vs. Rhodes Match to Go With It

Paul Heyman has his sights set on the biggest possible stage for the next chapter of Roman Reigns versus Cody Rhodes. Appearing on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Heyman opened up about what he does inside WWE beyond his familiar on-air role, revealing that his current obsession is helping map out WrestleMania 43 — which would be held in Saudi Arabia.

As part of that discussion, Heyman floated the idea of a third match between Reigns and Rhodes taking place in the Kingdom. The two men have already collided in a pair of high-profile WrestleMania encounters, with Rhodes famously finishing the story at WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, ending Reigns’ historic title reign. A third bout would carry enormous weight given the history between the two, and putting it on a WrestleMania card on Saudi soil would give it an undeniable sense of spectacle.

Heyman’s comments are notable because they offer a rare glimpse into how creatively involved he remains behind the scenes, well beyond his duties as a special counsel or on-screen personality. The fact that WrestleMania 43 is already a focal point for him suggests WWE’s long-term planning is in full swing, even as WrestleMania season for the current year plays out.

Whether a third Reigns-Rhodes chapter ultimately materializes — and whether Saudi Arabia ends up as the setting — remains to be seen. But when the man closest to Roman Reigns starts talking publicly about matchmaking, the wrestling world tends to pay attention.