TKO's Mark Shapiro Prioritizes Safety Over Budget For Saudi Events
TKO held a staff meeting on Wednesday to discuss safety measures for its upcoming events in Saudi Arabia. TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro addressed employees during a Zoom call about the multiple scheduled shows in Riyadh.
The events include a Power Slap event on November 6 and WWE Crown Jewel on November 7. Shapiro emphasized that the safety of everyone involved was paramount.
The meeting was described as mostly motivational with input from each department. It took place before the announcement that Crown Jewel would change venues.
WWE Crown Jewel was originally set for Riyadh Season Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is now moving to a different venue, with reports indicating it will be held at The Kingdom Arena.
Story timeline · 8 reports
- Mark Shapiro Says TKO Will Cancel Saudi Arabia Events if Necessary as Crown Jewel Nears0 TKO President Mark Shapiro has assured employees that the company won't hesitate to cancel its forthcoming events in Saudi Arabia if the conflict in Saudi…
- TKO Prioritizes Safety Over Saudi EventsTKO president Mark Shapiro told a company town hall that the promotion will cancel its upcoming Saudi Arabia shows without hesitation if regional conflicts…
- TKO's Shapiro Addresses WWE Crown Jewel Safety ConcernsDuring a TKO town hall on Wednesday, President Mark Shapiro discussed the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel event scheduled for November 7 in Riyadh.
- TKO Holds Town Hall, Stresses Safety For Middle East EventsTKO conducted a company-wide Zoom town hall meeting for all employees that included recaps from its various divisions including WWE, UFC and Zuffa Boxing.
- TKO President Addresses WWE Safety Concerns in Saudi ArabiaTKO held a town hall meeting for all company employees prior to the venue change announcement for the upcoming Crown Jewel event.
- TKO Holds Staff Meeting on Saudi Arabia Event SafetyTKO held a Zoom meeting with staff on Wednesday to discuss safety for its upcoming events in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- TKO's Mark Shapiro Discusses Middle East Event SafetyTKO held a town hall meeting on October 28 that included staff from WWE, UFC, Zuffa Boxing and On Location.
Sources: Wrestling Inc · AOL.com · Wrestling Observer · Fightful · Cageside Seats
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