WWE wrestlers reportedly departed Saudi Arabia before a series of attacks struck Riyadh on Sunday, November 8, 2026, just one day after the company’s Crown Jewel premium live event.
According to Reuters, buildings in Riyadh’s financial district, including the Aramco skyscraper, sustained damage following attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebel group. The incidents occurred after WWE had staged Crown Jewel in the Saudi Arabian capital on Saturday, November 7, amid ongoing concerns about security in the region.
However, a new report from PWInsider indicates the wrestlers had already left the country before the attacks. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that talent arrived in South Carolina on Sunday, ahead of Monday night’s episode of Raw in Greenville.
While the wrestlers had reportedly departed Riyadh, Johnson noted that some WWE production personnel may still have been in the city dismantling equipment and completing work following Crown Jewel.
Nevertheless, he had not received any reports indicating that WWE personnel were affected by Sunday’s attacks.
WWE Crown Jewel Travel Arrangements Revealed Following Attacks
PWInsider also provided further details about the travel arrangements WWE reportedly used for its latest visit to Saudi Arabia. According to the report, some wrestlers are believed to have travelled directly into and out of Riyadh aboard private aircraft.
However, most of the company’s roster reportedly flew into a neighbouring country before taking a bus to Riyadh. The arrangements come amid heightened concerns surrounding travel to Saudi Arabia following recent military escalation in the region.
Despite those concerns, WWE proceeded with Crown Jewel as scheduled on Saturday, with several major championship matches. The reported departure of the talent before Sunday’s attacks means the wrestlers had already left the country when buildings in Riyadh’s financial district were damaged.
However, the possibility that some production staff remained behind highlights the uncertainty surrounding the whereabouts of all company personnel immediately following the event. Johnson stressed that he had not heard of anyone associated with WWE being affected by the attacks.
Several wrestlers who participated in Crown Jewel are now expected to appear on Monday’s episode of Raw, which takes place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. According to WWE’s official event listing, Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan, Penta and Oba Femi are among the stars advertised for the November 9 broadcast.
Although the promotion has yet to confirm any matches for the episode, the show will feature the fallout from Crown Jewel as the company returns to the United States. For now, there have been no reports of wrestlers or staff suffering injuries or otherwise being directly affected by the attacks in Riyadh.
