Wwe just released the following in relation to Crown Jewel:
“WWE has operated in the Middle East for nearly 20 years and has developed a sizable and dedicated fan base. Considering the heinous crime committed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the Company faced a very difficult decision as it relates to its event scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh. Similar to other U.S.-based companies who plan to continue operations in Saudi Arabia, the Company has decided to uphold its contractual obligations to the General Sports Authority and stage the event. Full year 2018 guidance is predicated on the staging of the Riyadh event as scheduled.”
Things should get interesting this week in regards to the status of both John Cena and Daniel Bryan for the event. Multiple reports say WWE creative was informed that Cena was not going to work the event. There were reports that Bryan did not want to as well, but there is no update on Bryan’s status for the event.
Stay with PWPNation for more as it develops.
