Backstage WWE Talent Reaction To Crown Jewel 2026
WWE will send fewer performers and staff as wrestlers raise concerns about safety and U.S. travel warnings ahead of the show.
- WWE Crown Jewel remains scheduled for Saturday, November 7, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, despite United States travel warnings regarding ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- Earlier this week, WWE shifted plans to Kingdom Arena for safety reasons after Houthi attacks in Yemen disrupted King Khalid International Airport operations.
- Several WWE Superstars have reportedly expressed safety concerns and requested to be left off the card, though company officials assured that safety precautions remain a priority.
- The company is expected to bring a considerably smaller group to Saudi Arabia than usual, with crew members scheduled to load into the venue following the upcoming Canelo fight.
- WWE will be involved in three shows in Saudi Arabia within the same week, including Power Slap and Zuffa Boxing, as questions regarding the trip continue.
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Backstage WWE Talent Reaction To Crown Jewel 2026
WWE is set to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for Crown Jewel 2026 next week, although questions and concerns surrounding the event have continued to emerge. According to a report from Fightful Select, WWE was repeatedly informed over the past couple of weeks by those involved in organizing the event that Saudi officials were working […]
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