TKO Employees Frustrated With Company Going To Saudi Arabia - Fightful
Employees said the company kept Saudi shows on the schedule despite safety concerns, while other sports postponed events after the Riyadh attack.
- TKO employees expressed frustration to Uncrowned reporter Ben Fowlkes regarding the company's decision to continue hosting events in Saudi Arabia, citing corporate greed and prioritization of profits over employee well-being.
- An attack in Riyadh's financial district occurred shortly after the WWE Crown Jewel event, prompting widespread concern among staff about the safety of traveling to the region.
- TKO President Mark Shapiro argued the company should proceed if the State Department deems travel safe, though employees contend the firm prioritizes business interests over safety protocols.
- Employees reported feeling forced to choose between traveling to Saudi Arabia or risking termination before Christmas, while sources noted a lack of specific planning for the Dember 5 UFC event.
- While other sports entities postponed events like the Six Kings Slam and PIF Saudi International following attacks, TKO intends to continue its schedule in the Middle East.
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TKO Employees Frustrated With Company Going To Saudi Arabia - Fightful
TKO promotions WWE and UFC have staged a number of events in Saudi Arabia, even during the ongoing missile and drone attacks by the Houthi militia in Yemen. The most recent event was WWE Crown Jewel, which took place on Saturday, December 7 in Riyadh. An attack took place in Riyadh's financial district shortly after…
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Report: Sources inside TKO cite frustration with 'gross' decision to stage events in Middle East amid conflict - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
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Growing frustration within TKO Group Holdings is reportedly reaching a boiling point. According to a report from Ben Fowlkes of Uncrowned, multiple employees within the WWE and UFC parent company are increasingly unhappy with the decision to continue holding events in Saudi Arabia despite ongoing missile and drone attacks in the region. The concerns intensified […]
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