Former WWE Star Perry Saturn Comments On Crown Jewel Moving Forward In Saudi Arabia - Wrestling Inc.
WWE is proceeding with four announced matches after U.S. security alerts, while Saudi officials have reassured the company the show will go on.
- On Saturday, November 7, WWE held the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event at Riyadh's ANB Arena, proceeding despite regional security warnings from the United States Embassy.
- The Department of State ordered non-emergency employees to leave Saudi Arabia on October 23 due to safety risks, as Iranian-supported Houthis have targeted civilian infrastructure.
- Former wrestler Perry Saturn criticized the decision, saying "They shouldn't be going there," while several performers privately expressed concerns to WWE officials regarding the trip.
- Welcoming the return on Friday, the United States Embassy described the event as American sports diplomacy, highlighting WWE's billion-dollar partnership with the Saudi Arabian government.
- WWE proceeded with the event as scheduled, with TKO Group's COO confirming all systems were a go as the company continues producing Crown Jewel annually.
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Tonight at 6 p.m. German time the WWE show "Crown Jewel" rises in Riyadh. But behind the scenes there is obviously great nervousness.
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