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US Embassy Escalates Saudi Arabia Warning Just Weeks Ahead of WWE Crown Jewel
US Embassy orders Saudi staff to leave as WWE Crown Jewel event nears.
In brief
US Embassy orders Saudi staff to leave as WWE Crown Jewel event nears. US Embassy ordered non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia days before WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, raising concerns for the wrestling event. Originally reported by Wrestling On Fannation.
US Embassy orders staff to leave Saudi
On Wednesday, all non-essential U.S. Embassy staff and their families were ordered to leave Saudi Arabia.
Houthi missile attack in Riyadh
Earlier this month, a Houthi missile hit the Riyadh International Airport and killed 13 people.
WWE Crown Jewel event date
WWE Crown Jewel is scheduled to take place on November 7.
WWE staff concerns about Saudi
Internally, WWE staff have voiced concerns about having to go to Saudi Arabia at this time.
WWE backup location plan
WWE reportedly does have a backup location in mind for this year's Crown Jewel, but has not revealed what that location is.
WWE partnership with Saudi Arabia
WWE has been running special events in Saudi Arabia since 2018 and entered a ten-year partnership with the government that year.
What matters most
US Embassy ordered non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia days before WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, raising concerns for the wrestling event.
