What Happened In Saudi Arabia Wwe

Dave and bryan discuss what they know about the situation that left wwe wrestlers stranded in saudi arabia for 24 hours.
What happened in saudi arabia wwe. In november 2016 the wwe again returned to green halls stadium in riyadh for two additional live events. Some within wwe have also acknowledged that they are owed money from the saudi arabian government seemingly slow to pay them for these shows. Wwe today released a statement confirming there had been travel issues with talent returning from the crown jewel event in saudi arabia in the last 24 hours. Every time a new low appears to have been reached both sides plunge their arms into the depths of.
Wwe wants one narrative out but it doesn t seem to be the whole story. Wwe launched in saudi arabia in 2014 with two to four shows a year in the desert kingdom. No more saudi shows its the costanza itsthecostanza november 1 2019. One would think that wouldn t be the case if there was just a problem getting the plane off the ground.
The idea that in america we got this show live at around noon yet in saudi arabia itself in ended up delayed is just peculiar. The 2016 events were exclusive to the smackdown brand. In 2017 wwe wal3ooha began broadcasting throughout the middle east including saudi arabia on osn sports. Many events in the country promoted by wwe have been subjected to criticism due to curtailing lgbt equality a state guilty.
We do not know what the situation is in saudi arabia with the wwe superstars. It is widely believed that the issues arose due to technical problems with the departing plane which was grounded on the tarmac for 6 hours forcing wwe to charter another flight for key talent but that flight will not make it home to. Several top wwe superstars have also stated that they re not going back to saudi arabia. Prayers go out to the superstars stuck in saudi arabia at the moment.
However we will keep a close eye on the situation and report any further developments if they should arise. The storied history of wwe in saudi arabia is something that routinely defies belief.