WWE expresses concerns over Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia
Cageside Seats • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

WWE's Crown Jewel premium live event is slated for November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but significant concerns have arisen. A Level 3 Travel Advisory from the US government cautions against travel to the region, following the interception of a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh. In response, there is reportedly 'large concern within WWE' about proceeding with the event, with inquiries about potential rescheduling. Despite the alarming situation, WWE has not formally addressed it with staff members, and operations appear to be moving forward pending further developments.
- •Crown Jewel scheduled for November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- •US government issued Level 3 Travel Advisory for the region.
- •A ballistic missile targeting Riyadh was recently intercepted.
- •WWE officials express concern about continuing with plans.
- •No formal acknowledgment of the situation made to WWE staff.
- 12:00 AMCageside Seats — Report: There is ‘large concern within WWE’ about traveling to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel
"WWE’s Crown Jewel premium live event is currently scheduled to take place on November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, there are questions about whether WWE will need to change plans after the US government’s embassy there recently issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory warning citizens to “reconsider travel” to the region. Since that advisory was issued, a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh was intercepted. Needless to say, the idea of WWE traveling there to put on a major wrestling event seems like a very bad and dumb idea. A new report from WrestleVotes Radio now says there is “large concern within WWE” over this matter, with several people in the company who regularly travel to Saudi Arabia for these shows asking about a possible rescheduling. One source says WWE hasn’t even “formally acknowledged” the situation to its staff. People in WWE are under the impression that the company is “moving forward with this until someone simply says they just can’t.” That sounds about right given the history of WWE’s disgusting business relationship with the government of Saudi Arabia. Do you think Crown Jewel will take place in Saudi Arabia as currently planned on November 7, or will WWE be forced to go kicking and screaming to a new location? Let me know your thoughts on this new report in the comments below, Cagesiders.
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