Roman Reigns, WWE superstars' stance on travelling to Saudi Arabia revealed
Dubai: WWE is preparing for Crown Jewel 2026 in Riyadh amid concerns over regional tensions and travel disruption, but no superstar which also includes Roman Reigns have declined to make the trip, according to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer. In his Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer reported that there were no indications of WWE talent pulling out of the November 7 event. He also noted…
WWE is set to proceed with Crown Jewel 2026 in Riyadh despite concerns over regional tensions and potential travel disruptions, according to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer. In Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter, he reported that none of WWE's superstars, including the dominant World Heavyweight champion Roman Reigns, have indicated they would be skipping the November 7 event.
The company has not encouraged wrestlers to refuse travel, Meltzer noted. The event, originally slated for Riyadh Season Stadium, has been relocated to The Venue, also known as ANB Arena, due to the impact of regional conflict on the Saudi events calendar. This isn't the first time such events have been postponed; FIFAe Finals 2026, the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition, and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup have all faced delays.
Despite these uncertainties, WWE has steadfastly kept its plans for Crown Jewel, which will feature high-stakes matches like Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton.
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