Rhea Ripley On WWE Returning To Australia In 2026
Could WWE be heading back to Australia sooner than expected? During a recent appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast, Rhea Ripley hinted that WWE may be planning another trip Down Under in 2026. While nothing has been officially confirmed, Ripley’s comments have already sparked speculation among Australian fans eager to see WWE return following the success of its Perth takeover events.
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Ryan D
5/29/20261 min read
Following WWE’s hugely successful three-day takeover of Perth last October, Australian fans have been wondering when the global sports entertainment giant will return Down Under. Thanks to Australia’s own “Mami,” Rhea Ripley, we may have received our biggest hint yet.
Speaking with Stephanie McMahon on WWE’s What’s Your Story? podcast, Ripley reflected on returning home for WWE’s Perth events, including SmackDown, Raw and Crown Jewel: Perth. While discussing what it meant to perform in front of her family and Australian fans once again, Ripley appeared to suggest that another WWE visit could be on the horizon sooner rather than later.
"I think, I don't know if we're going back again this year — I'm under the impression we might be, but I don't know," Ripley said when asked about her family back in Australia.
While nothing has been officially announced, Ripley’s comments are sure to spark excitement among Australian fans eager to see WWE back on local shores.
"I'm under the impression we might be"
Rhea Ripley On WWE Returning To Australia In 2026
Western Australia’s current agreement with TKO Group Holdings has already delivered major WWE events to the state, including Elimination Chamber: Perth in 2024 and Crown Jewel: Perth, along with episodes of SmackDown and Raw in 2025. With those commitments now fulfilled, attention turns to what comes next.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook and Tourism Western Australia have previously expressed a strong desire to continue their partnership with WWE and TKO, leaving the door open for future premium live events and television tapings in the years ahead.