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John Cena, one of WWE’s biggest stars, is set to make his return to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Crown Jewel event on November 4th. This will be Cena’s first appearance in Saudi Arabia since the controversial Crown Jewel event in 2018.
In 2018, several WWE superstars, including Cena, reportedly declined to participate in the Crown Jewel event following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. However, it seems that Cena has had a change of heart and is now ready to return to the country for the upcoming event.
Since the initial controversy surrounding the Saudi shows, WWE has made efforts to include women in their events in the country, which has helped to normalize their presence. Despite ongoing concerns about human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, many in the wrestling community have come to accept WWE’s Saudi shows as part of the norm.
Cena’s return to WWE was announced last month, and fans speculated that it could coincide with the Crown Jewel event. Now, it has been confirmed that Cena will be participating in the event, which will take place in Riyadh as part of the state-sponsored sports and entertainment festival known as “Riyadh Season”.
Before his appearance at Crown Jewel, Cena is also rumored to be taking part in the upcoming Fastlane pay-per-view event on October 7th. While there is no word yet on what Cena’s role will be at Fastlane or who he will be facing, WWE has been setting up several options for his return to SmackDown in recent weeks.
With Cena’s return to Saudi Arabia, WWE is likely hoping to draw in a larger international audience for the Crown Jewel event. Cena’s star power and global popularity make him a valuable asset for the company, and his presence could help generate more interest in the event.
It remains to be seen how fans will react to Cena’s decision to return to Saudi Arabia, especially considering the ongoing concerns about human rights in the country. However, WWE has shown a willingness to continue doing business in Saudi Arabia despite the controversy, and Cena’s return is just the latest example of this.
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