US Intelligence Memo Raises Saudi Arabia Security Concerns For WWE Crown Jewel
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will face each other in a Last Man Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel. The premium live event is scheduled for November 7 in Saudi Arabia.
Rhodes proposed the stipulation during a confrontation on SmackDown. Orton responded by cautioning Rhodes to be careful what he wished for.
The two wrestlers have a long history that dates back to Rhodes' first stint in WWE. They have been feuding for much of 2026.
Rhodes defeated Orton in one of the main events of WrestleMania 42. Orton then picked up the victory when they met at Sunday Night’s Main Event in September.
Orton has repeatedly questioned Rhodes’ killer instinct during their rivalry. Rhodes showed a more aggressive side in recent segments, including taking out Baron Corbin with a punt.
On SmackDown, Rhodes wanted to fight Orton immediately, but Orton declined. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis then booked their Last Man Standing match for Crown Jewel.
Story timeline · 23 reports
- WWE Silent on Crown Jewel Amid New Saudi Security AlertThe U.S.
- WWE Crown Jewel Proceeds Despite Saudi Security AlertA new U.S.
- WWE Crown Jewel Still Set For Saudi ArabiaPer Fightful Select, WWE currently plans to hold Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on November 7 despite multiple staff and talent expressing unhappiness.
- WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Card Update After SmackDownNew details are emerging on this story from Athlon Sports: WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Card Update After SmackDown.
- WWE Crown Jewel card updated for Saudi ArabiaWWE Crown Jewel is set for Saturday November 7 at Riyadh Season Stadium in Saudi Arabia.
- US Intel Memo Raises Security Fears for WWE Crown JewelA new memo from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran has ramped up efforts to target U.S.
- US Intelligence Memo Raises Saudi Security Fears for WWE Crown JewelA new memo from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran has ramped up efforts to target U.S.
- US Intelligence Memo Raises Saudi Security Fears for WWE Crown JewelA memo from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran has ramped up efforts to target U.S.
- TKO CEO Monitors Saudi Situation for WWE Crown JewelTKO Group Holdings CEO Ari Emanuel stated the company is daily monitoring the situation in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels…
- TKO’s Ari Emanuel Speaks On Possible WWE Crown Jewel Relocation Amid Saudi Arabia AttacksThe latest: the latest: State Department recently issued a security warning for Americans traveling to or from the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, to…
- Ari Emanuel Confirms WWE Crown Jewel Still On In Saudi ArabiaTKO's Ari Emanuel stated that everything is set for WWE Crown Jewel on November 7 in Riyadh despite the ongoing regional conflict with the Houthis and recent…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- Massive Price Tag for WWE WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia RevealedMeltzer disclosed the figure while discussing WWE’s forthcoming business in Saudi Arabia.
Sources: Wrestling Inc · Cageside Seats · Sports Illustrated · Fightful · Athlon Sports · Pro Wrestling Dot Net
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