WrestleMania 43 was originally set to take place in Nashville at the new Nissan Stadium in 2027 before WWE shifted the event to Saudi Arabia.

Nashville tourism officials and the Tennessee Titans have confirmed the initial plan on Tuesday.

Andrew BayDala reported on Twitter that the change was due to timing issues with the venue. The new stadium is still under construction and won't be completed until February 2027, creating a tight window for WrestleMania logistics.

"Today, the Nashville tourism groups & Tennessee Titans announced that #WrestleMania 43 was originally scheduled to be held in Nashville at the new Nissan Stadium in 2027. The reason given for why it is not taking place in Nashville was "the date didn't work out, and we are looking at future years."



Nashville tourism groups stated "the date didn't work out, and we are looking at future years" when explaining why WrestleMania 43 won't take place in Tennessee. The construction timeline for the new Nissan Stadium didn't align with WWE's scheduling needs for the 2027 event.

This revelation changes the context around WWE's decision to take WrestleMania overseas. WWE President Nick Khan previously framed the move to Saudi Arabia as part of the company's global expansion strategy and its ongoing partnership with the Kingdom.

Nashville remains in consideration for a future WrestleMania once the new stadium is operational. The venue was clearly a priority for WWE before timing became the deciding factor in moving the event to Riyadh.