The United States’ recent bombings of Iran are leaving WWE’s Night of Champions event in some question.
The company is scheduled to have Friday and Saturday events in Saudi Arabia, with SmackDown and the Night of Champions premium live event on back-to-back days in Riyadh.
WWE officials are closely evaluating upcoming events following the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to Fightful Select.
While neither event has been officially postponed or relocated, a WWE insider told Fightful that the situation is being “monitored accordingly.”
The overall concern stems largely from an official warning broadcast on Iranian state television saying “every American citizen or military personnel in the Middle East is now on Tehran’s target” following the strikes.
A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader added that any American in the region would be considered a target.
Construction is underway in the Kingdom Arena, where production is proceeding “full steam ahead,” a source told Fightful, anticipating no cancellation due to the significant investment and upcoming Royal Rumble taping also set for Saudi Arabia in January.
Talent, as of now, is set to fly mid‑week by charter from the U.S. to Riyadh, with only around 10 names confirmed to travel so far, Fightful notes.
As of now, only ten wrestlers are slated to compete on Night of Champions.
Night of Champions is slated to be main evented by John Cena’s Undisputed WWE championship defense against CM Punk.
Also on the card, Jacob Fatu will defend his United States title match against Solo Sikoa, Dominik Mysterio will defend his Intercontinental championship against AJ Styles, and the King and Queen of the Ring finals are also set to take place.
Randy Orton will take on RAW’s winner, either Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, in the King of the Ring final at and Asuka will face Monday’s winner, between Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez to decide who is Queen of the Ring
The winner earn world championship matches at SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on Aug 2-3.
Though decisions have yet to be made public, WWE anticipates assurances on protection and contingency options, Fightful reported
WWE signed a 10-year deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2018, worth around $50 million per show and $100 million annually, according to Wrestlenomics.
WWE did not immediatly return The Post’s request for comment.
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