
Although some information (including venue location and ticketing information) was unavailable via WWE’s website, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the controversial upcoming Saudi Arabian Crown Jewel show is still scheduled as planned.
According to Meltzer,
“WWE has noted that Crown Jewel should be listed on their schedule.”
Meltzer also tweeted the following:
WWE says Saudi Arabia show is still on as scheduled.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) October 14, 2018
David Bixenspan of Deadspin reached out to a WWE spokesman, who told him that the event was removed in error and should still technically be listed on the site.
Bixenspan tweeted the following:
https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/1051521869004836864
https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/1051524372454928385
As of press time, WWE Crown Jewel is still expected to take place as planned from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2nd. This is despite the disappearance and reported assassination of Washington Post Journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the pleas of several U.S. Senators, who are urging the WWE to reconsider their relationship with Saudi Arabia.
WWE has issued a short statement claiming to be monitoring the situation. The company has also announced two Crown Jewel World Cup Qualifying Matches for tomorrow night’s RAW.
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C-L) competes with Triple H (C) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (L) competes with Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
TOPSHOT - John Cena (R) competes with Triple H during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C) competes with Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena competes with Triple H during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C) celebrates defeating Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (R) competes with Triple H (L) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (R) competes with Triple H (L) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C) competes with Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)