The news surrounding Crown Jewel 2026 in Saudi Arabia has been dense: on the eve of the PLE, here’s the full rundown!
In less than 24 hours, the event will indeed take place despite the controversies. After numerous geopolitical tensions in Riyadh, where drones notably attacked the city’s airport, the staging of the show was seriously questioned. While many fans thought WWE would cancel the event and relocate it to the United States, the company merely changed venues within Saudi Arabia, opting for a smaller, indoor arena just a mere ten-minute drive from the original site.
Internally, some wrestlers and staff members refused to travel, rightly worried for their safety. Kevin Owens vs. CM Punk was notably rumored for the PLE, but that matchup will ultimately take place tonight on SmackDown in Brooklyn, in a show that had already been taped this Monday.
On the Crown Jewel 2026 lineup, there are four high-stakes matches: Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes square off in a Last Man Standing. The Vision defends its tag team titles against Je’Von Evans and Penta. Liv Morgan will attempt to teach a lesson to Chelsea Green, while Roman Reigns will face his rival Sami Zayn in the main event : Crown Jewel will take place at 6:00 PM French time, noon in Montreal.
So? What do you think about the event staying on schedule? And are you excited by this Crown Jewel card?
