Ari Emanuel Confirms WWE Crown Jewel Still On In Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has issued a security alert for Americans in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, just weeks before WWE Crown Jewel.
The alert follows an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10, after which the airport reopened on Sunday.
Americans in the region are advised to exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment.
Travelers should remain aware of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and other travel disruptions.
Iranian-supported Houthis have carried out hostilities against Saudi Arabia.
Story timeline · 23 reports
- WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Still Set for RiyadhWWE remains scheduled to hold Crown Jewel in Riyadh amid rising Middle East tensions.
- Ari Emanuel Weighs In On Status Of WWE Crown JewelSet for 11/7 in Riyadh, Emanuel said, Right now everything's still set.
- Ari Emanuel Says WWE Crown Jewel Still OnTKO owner Ari Emanuel appeared on FOX News to discuss his memoir and addressed the status of upcoming events in the Middle East.
- Ari Emanuel Weighs In On the Status of WWE Crown Jewel 2026There has been a lot of speculation around the status of WWE Crown Jewel due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
- Ari Emanuel Says WWE Crown Jewel Still On TrackTKO Executive Chairman Ari Emanuel confirmed that WWE's Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia remains scheduled as planned.
- WWE Proceeds With Saudi Arabia Crown Jewel PlansWWE will travel to Saudi Arabia for the November 7 Crown Jewel event despite the ongoing conflict with the Houthis and a US State Department Level 3 travel…
- WWE Saudi Arabia UpdateIranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting…
- The REAL Reason WWE Won't Cancel Crown Jewel In Saudi ArabiaPer TheSportster: over the last a number of weeks, advice from the likes of the US Embassy and State Department have been increasing in severity over their…
- WWE Saudi Arabia UpdateIranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting…
- WWE Crown Jewel Plans UnchangedWWE is proceeding with its scheduled Crown Jewel event on November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- US State Dept Orders Diplomats Out Of Saudi Arabia Before Crown JewelThe US State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from Saudi Arabia.
- US Embassy Orders Staff Exit Before WWE Crown JewelThe US Embassy has directed all non-essential staff and their families to depart Saudi Arabia amid escalating warnings over Houthi attacks.
- U.S. Embassy Orders Staff Exit From Saudi ArabiaNon-essential U.S.
- WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia unchanged after embassy alertThe U.S.
- WWE Crown Jewel to proceed despite Saudi Embassy evacuationThe U.S.
- US Orders Embassy Evacuation Amid Saudi Tensions as Crown Jewel Stays OnThe U.S.
- U.S. Orders Diplomatic Personnel Out of Saudi Arabia Ahead of WWE Crown Jewel 2026The latest: none of this means WWE has canceled Crown Jewel.
- WWE NEEDS To Cancel Crown Jewel 2026 In Saudi ArabiaSign in to your TheSportster account It is just a few weeks until WWE is scheduled to head to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Crown Jewel PLE.
- WWE Not in Discusses to Extend Saudi Arabia Deal Beyond WrestleMania 43The latest: #WWECrownJewel is happening because @TKOGrp and @WWE still have money to collect on prior site-fee commitments and need to secure the deposit tied…
- Riyadh Airport Reopens as WWE Crown Jewel’s Saudi Arabia Status Remains UncertainThe latest: that has raised serious questions about whether WWE can safely get its wrestlers, staff and production crew into Riyadh for Crown Jewel.
- Riyadh Airport Reopens With WWE Crown Jewel Still In DoubtKing Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reportedly reopened on Sunday after being closed since the previous Saturday due to attacks.
- Massive Price Tag for WWE WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia RevealedMeltzer disclosed the figure while discussing WWE’s forthcoming business in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Wrestling Inc
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