“Postpone the Show!”: Calls Grow for WWE to Call Off Night of Champions

John Powell

“Postpone the Show!”: Calls Grow for WWE to Call Off Night of Champions

Over the weekend, tensions and turmoil have risen in the Middle East with America joining Israel’s attacks on Iran.

The escalation in hostilities has cast a long shadow over WWE’s Night of Champions which is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this Saturday.

Although Saudi Arabia had a rocky relationship with both nations in the past, it has been improving ties with Iran recently and has a quiet diplomatic relationship with Israel therefore is not part of, or a target in the current conflict. Saudia Arabia has publicly asked for de-escalation and restraint from both nations. Following America’s attacks on nuclear sites Iranian state television stated: “every American citizen or military personnel in the region is now a target”.

The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert on June 12 urging U.S. citizens to exercise caution especially near U.S. associated locations, advised Americans to maintain a low profile and to avoid large gatherings or demonstrations.

This has raised concerns among WWE fans that Night will be taking place in what is now a very volatile region of the world.

SLAM Wrestling has reached out to WWE for comment but has not received a response as of press time.

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