WWE Crown Jewel 2026 latest update as US orders diplomats & families to leave Saudi Arabia
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The US government has issued a new order for US Embassy personnel in Saudi Arabia.
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WWE is heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 7 for its next Premium Live Event, Crown Jewel 2026. However, the country has been caught up in major tensions amid the ongoing war. Many airports in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, have been subjected to multiple strikes by the Houthis.
Despite this, WWE has continued to advertise Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Amid the tense atmosphere, the USA government has issued a new order.
US government issues order for Embassy personnel
In a new update today, the U.S. State Department has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their respective families to evacuate Saudi Arabia immediately. According to official alerts, hostilities could escalate beyond attacks at airports.
Moreover, a new report by Al Jazeera English claims that one person has been killed and eight people were injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The country’s civil aviation authority also reports material damage.
WWE Crown Jewel 2026 is still advertised
Despite the ongoing war, many wrestling experts report that WWE plans to head to Riyadh for Crown Jewel with no change. However, one report claims WWE has a backup U.S. city in case it has to move the event. As of this writing, WWE still plans to host Crown Jewel outside Saudi Arabia.
As for the match card, two matches have been made official, both for the Crown Jewel Championships. On the women’s side, Chelsea Green and Liv Morgan will battle it out, while Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn will collide on the Men’s side. With Crown Jewel still two weeks away, it remains to be seen what happens next.
When is WWE Crown Jewel 2026 scheduled to take place?
November 7
What has the U.S. State Department ordered its embassy staff in Saudi Arabia to do?
U.S. State Department has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their respective families to evacuate Saudi Arabia immediately.
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