WWE Backup plan reportedly ready if Saudi Arabia gets canceled

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With just a few days left for WWE Crown Jewel 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the wrestling promotion and fans are still not sure about the event’s status. Since the recent airport attacks in Riyadh, questions about safety regarding the country’s airports and airspace have been raised.

With WWE flying to Saudi Arabia for such a big event, a major risk lingers on and puts at the risk the safetly of the performers, crew, and the fans attending the show. As the conflicts continue, an update has emerged on WWE Crown Jewel’s status in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

According to CNBC, 13 people were killed, and more than 300 people were injured when a missile hit terminals at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Now, WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select has reported that WWE already has a backup location in place for Crown Jewel.

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“WWE Crown Jewel is going ahead as planned, but a backup venue in the US is ready if needed,” Fightful Select reported. It was also noted by Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio that employees were not thrilled about visiting Saudi Arabia for the event. Meltzer also noted that WWE won’t or cannot publicly acknowledge any backup plans, as it would anger Saudi Arabia, but that they most certainly have these plans in place if the Saudi Arabia events are canceled.