A new report talks about whether WWE will host the Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia and whether the company has alternative venues in mind for the PLE.
WWE recently announced that Crown Jewel will take place in Saudi Arabia in November, but uncertainty remains as to how the event will proceed amid the ongoing bombings in the country. “Combat optionWWE backstage reportedly believes the show will go ahead as originally planned in Saudi Arabia on November 7th. The report adds that WWE has a backup plan if the event cannot take place in Saudi Arabia, with the US location as a possible option.
Several events that were planned to be held in the Persian Gulf country have been postponed due to the ongoing clashes between the Saudis and the Houthis. These include the Asian Tour golf tournament, FIFA Finals 2026 and political matches.
last week WWE CCO Triple H confirmed that Crown Jewel on November 7, where the matches of Champions and Champions will be held. The messages say that some WWE crews and wrestlers are not too happy about going to Saudi Arabia because of the situation there. WWE wrestlers last performed in the country in June at the PLE Night of Champions, several months after the Iran-Israel conflict began.
