The entire WWE roster departed Saudi Arabia safely ahead of a missile attack that struck Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, avoiding direct danger following the Crown Jewel 2026 premium live event.
- Wrestlers landed safely in South Carolina ahead of tonight’s Raw broadcast at Greenville’s Bon Secours Wellness Arena, ensuring zero disruption to the active television slate as the market leader looks ahead to Survivor Series later this month.
- TKO Group Holdings maintains its operational schedule for international markets despite localized geopolitical incidents, continuing with Crown Jewel despite concern and criticism surrounding the weekend visit.
Wrestlingnewssource.com reported that WWE’s roster had already left the country before the strike occurred a day after the event.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider noted that wrestlers departed shortly after the show concluded, though some production staff remained behind to break down the arena equipment and ANB Arena production assets, with the report indicating no sign that anyone linked to the company suffered any effect, as Johnson stated: 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.
Saudi authorities successfully intercepted the incoming projectiles, but falling debris damaged an Aramco office tower during Sunday morning rush hour.
According to WhatCulture, the majority of the roster and crew flew into neighboring Bahrain before taking buses into Riyadh for the event. Select unnamed talent utilized private aircraft to fly directly into the city.
Mike Johnson observed that most backstage interviews broadcast during the Crown Jewel post-show were prerecorded while the event was actively underway. This production schedule allowed talent to exit the arena promptly instead of staying for live post-show appearances, with Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn’s promos serving as the sole exceptions.
Saudi state media confirmed that the targeted Riyadh Aramco building was largely empty during the strike, resulting in no reported injuries or fatalities. Wrestlingnewssource.com added that TKO and WWE remained comfortable proceeding with Crown Jewel despite a prior missile strike hitting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport a month earlier.
Following their prompt departure from the region, the roster landed in South Carolina on Sunday to prepare for Monday night’s live television commitments.
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Strike Incident | Riyadh Financial District | November 8, 2026 |
| Monday Night Raw | Greenville, SC | November 8, 2026 |
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