WWE plans to hold Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia despite conflict
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
WWE is moving forward with plans for Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on November 7, despite ongoing conflict in the region and a Level 3 U.S. travel advisory. A prior episode of "WWE SmackDown" is set to be taped in advance on the same day as the November 2 airing of "WWE Raw" from New York. Sources indicate WWE aims to capitalize on financial gains from this event and two upcoming UFC shows. Following Crown Jewel, WWE will return to the United States for "Raw" on November 9 in Greenville, South Carolina.
- •Crown Jewel takes place on November 7 in Saudi Arabia.
- •WWE will tape SmackDown before Raw on November 2.
- •The U.S. government issued a Level 3 travel advisory.
- •Financial motivations are driving WWE's decision to proceed.
- •WWE will host Raw again on November 9 in South Carolina.
- 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Update On WWE Taping And Travel Plans Ahead Of Crown Jewel In Saudi Arabia
"WWE is going ahead with its plan to host Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on November 7, but one show ahead of the PLE will likely be taped in advance.
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