WWE’s Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia could be in jeopardy. According to reports by both PWInsider and David Bixenspan of Deadspin, the company is likely to face major scrutiny following the events of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi allegedly being detained and later assassinated by Saudi government officials. Bixenspan’s report elaborates deeply into WWE’s relationship with the Crown Prince, Mohammad Bin Salam, and how their hands are tied going into the event less than a month away. Check out the original report to learn more.
WWE has offered an official statement, saying that they are “currently monitoring the situation.”