A missile attack targeted Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District just one day after Crown Jewel, but WWE talent and crew members were unaffected by the incident.
Addressing concerns regarding company personnel in Saudi Arabia, Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that the vast majority of the roster had already departed the country before the strike occurred:
“The WWE roster was long gone before the attack happened. There would still be some WWE staff in the city, likely those helping to break down the arena and production, but we have not heard any anyone associated to the company being affected.”
Travel Logistics and Prior Security Concerns
To facilitate a quick exit following the premium live event, WWE adjusted its standard post-show procedures:
- Pre-Taped Content: Most backstage promos aired during the Crown Jewel post-show were recorded earlier in the event to allow wrestlers to travel immediately after completing their segments.
- Live Exceptions: Post-show interviews featuring World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn were among the few segments conducted live following the main event.
- Regional Security Context: The incident follows a prior missile attack near King Khalid International Airport a month before the event. Despite that situation, WWE and TKO executive management determined conditions were safe to proceed with the scheduled show.
Official Saudi state media confirmed that the attack on the King Abdullah Financial District resulted in no casualties or injuries, as the affected commercial structures were largely unoccupied at the time of impact.
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