Fans urge WWE to cancel Night of Champions 2025 in Saudi Arabia amid threats from Iran

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Published at :June 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Modified at :June 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM

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Iran warns U.S. citizens & troops in the Middle East are now targets!

WWE is gearing up to deliver the 2025 edition of Night of Champions this Saturday from the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. However, amid rising tensions in the region, fans are urging the promotion to cancel the PLE amid recent threats from Iran.

Iranian state television on Sunday reportedly warned that “every American citizen or military personnel” in the Middle East is now on Tehran’s “target”. This came following US airstrikes on Iran’s three nuclear sites, a viral social media video shows an Iranian state TV anchor warning U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran will finish the conflict he began by targeting Iranian facilities.

The conflict that broke out between Israel and Iran has now seen the United States getting involved. Tensions are already at an all-time high, with both countries causing significant destruction. However, U.S. involvement and the aforementioned warning have left many fans concerned for the safety of WWE stars.

Fans were already skeptical since the conflict broke out, as Saudi Arabia is in the proximity of both countries and has an active air base in the country. The promotion traveling to Saudi Arabia in such a tense situation, when there’s an active warning for US citizens, has caused many fans to take to social media urging the promotion to cancel the event for the safety of superstars and crew.

A fan on X (Twitter) wrote, urging that if there was a time to cancel a show, it’s now, stressing the urgency, especially with the entire roster scheduled to be sent there in a week.

if there was ever a time for wwe to cancel a saudi arabia show now is the timethey’re seriously about to send their entire roster right here in a week pic.twitter.com/8xogKtmAWL
— drg. 🗽 (@drgfromnyc) June 22, 2025

While some fans tried to downplay the situation by pointing out that Saudi Arabia and Iran are two different countries, others voiced their concerns and called on Triple H to cancel the show and refund the fans.

If Hunter doesn’t cancel those show in Saudi Arabia and send the wwe star there while there is a literal war this will end bad for him please Hunter reschedule the shows and refund the people that have already purchased tickets
— loulou 🇦🇺 (@usosxr) June 22, 2025

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful also weighed in, stating that he has asked the promotion whether Iran strikes will cause any adjustment to their WWE Night of Champions plans in Saudi Arabia. He also added that he hasn’t received a response yet but will share an update as soon as he does.

I've asked WWE in an official capacity if the Iran strikes will cause any adjustment to their WWE Night of Champions plans in Saudi Arabia.I've not heard back. I'll let you know if that changes
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) June 22, 2025

One fan also pointed out that WWE’s sister company, UFC, just went to Baku, Azerbaijan, to deliver a Fight Night show headlined by Jamal Hill and Khalil Rountree, noting how Azerbaijan borders Iran and is much closer to the bombings than Saudi Arabia.

I’m confused, the UFC just went to Baku, Azerbaijan today. It borders Iran it is much closer to the bombings than Saudi Arabia is. If there were no problems for them, why would there be any problems for the WWE?
— Shayan 🗿🌃 (@ShayanSM23) June 22, 2025

The promotion has announced multiple matches for the Night of Champions 2025. John Cena is set to defend the Undisputed WWE title against CM Punk, while Jacob Fatu will defend the Intercontinental title against Solo Sikoa.

The show will also feature the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament, with the winner also earning a title shot at SummerSlam.

WWE Night of Champions 2025 match card

John Cena (c) vs CM Punk – Undisputed WWE title match
Randy Orton vs TBD – King of the Ring tournament final
Asuka vs TBD – Queen of the Ring tournament final
Dominik Mysterio (c) vs AJ Styles – Intercontinental title match
Jacob Fatu (c) vs Solo Sikoa – United States title match

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