Mike Johnson of PW Insider reports that WWE’s controversial Crown Jewel show is officially sold out.
According to Johnson, the announcement was made by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports, Turki Al-Sheikh. Johnson also reports that construction for the staging of the event is currently ongoing, as WWE staff arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, with more staff arriving this weekend.
It was previously reported that both John Cena and Daniel Bryan want no part of the Saudi Arabian Crown Jewel, after the murder of Washington Post Journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
According to @WrestleVotes, RAW Superstar Bobby Lashley may be replacing Cena in the World Cup tournament:
I know injury concerns have been making the rounds, but I’m hearing Bobby Lashley is John Cena’s replacement in the World Cup at #WWECrownJewel
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) October 27, 2018
WWE Crown Jewel takes place on Friday, November 2nd at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C-L) competes with Triple H (C) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (L) competes with Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
TOPSHOT - John Cena (R) competes with Triple H during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C) competes with Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena competes with Triple H during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C) celebrates defeating Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (R) competes with Triple H (L) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (R) competes with Triple H (L) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Cena v Triple H
John Cena (C) competes with Triple H (R) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on April 27, 2018. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)
