A new report has addressed whether WWE will host 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 over how the event will proceed amid the ongoing bombing in the country. "Fightful Select" is reporting that those backstage in WWE believe the show will go ahead as originally planned in Saudi Arabia on November 7. The report added that WWE has a backup plan if the event cannot take place in Saudi Arabia, with a US venue as the likely option. The outlet noted that the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, originally scheduled for October 21, 22, and 24, has been postponed until the last week of December.Several events that were scheduled to be held in the Gulf nation have been postponed due to the ongoing clashes between the Saudis and the Houthis. These include the Asian Tour golf tournament, FIFAe Finals 2026, and political meetings.Last week, WWE CCO Triple H confirmed that Crown Jewel would take place on November 7, featuring Champions vs. Champions matches. Reports have said that some WWE personnel and wrestlers aren't too pleased about going to Saudi due to the current situation there. WWE's wrestlers last featured in the country in June for the Night of Champions PLE, just months after the Iran-Israel conflict began.
