Major names likely to miss WWE’s upcoming spectacular event in Saudi Arabia

WWE might hold back some of their star power for the rumored Saudi Arabia PLE in November.

Major names likely to miss WWE’s upcoming spectacular event in Saudi Arabia

WWE might be holding back on some top stars for the show in Saudi Arabia [via- Post Wrestling on X]

Reports suggest that WWE will be returning to Saudi Arabia for their next premium live event on November 4. Although the company has yet to make an official announcement regarding it, the scoops are already being circulated everywhere on social media. That said, the show promises to be yet another spectacle, as has been the standard for these events.

However, there might be some top stars missing from the card. Due to the rumored date falling on Friday, WWE would have to tape that week’s SmackDown on October 27 in Milwaukee. Wrestling Observer Newsletter provided an insight into WWE’s event schedule for the week of the Saudi show. According to it, the promotion will be holding multiple house shows over the weekend in November.

YouTube video

Now, that would automatically pack the schedule for multiple WWE stars, including some of the top guys. “It looks like they’ll be doing two SmackDowns in Milwaukee, but some top talent won’t be going to Saudi Arabia, as in the past they have not run house shows on the weekend of a Saudi show,” said Meltzer on WON.

FS Video

The newsletter hinted that major names would be absent from the upcoming event, potentially including top-tier superstars. Despite this, the show will feature marquee matches, following the tradition of past events.

Last year’s Crown Jewel event in November was headlined by Roman Reigns defending his Undisputed Title against Logan Paul. In a gripping contest, Reigns retained after hitting The Maverick with a spear. Jake Paul, too, made a cameo appearance during the bout.

Related: Why do female WWE wrestlers wear fully covered ring gear instead of their normal ones in Saudi Arabia shows?

Is WWE planning LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns for the Saudi show?

The question is who will get a main event spot this time around in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Well, in recent times, WWE has kicked off a mini-spark between LA Knight and The Bloodline’s Paul Heyman. They even had a rough backstage confrontation a few weeks ago.

LA Knight and Roman Reigns
LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns might happen at the Saudi PLE [via- Wrestle Ops on X]

That leads Dave Meltzer to believe that WWE is grooming The Megastar for a title opportunity against The Tribal Chief ‘in not too distant future’. On paper, Reigns vs. Knight looks like a pretty straightforward money match. Also, with AJ Styles’ recent altercations with The Bloodline, The Phenomenal One is totally out of action.

There’s no timeframe for his return to WWE television. That might move Knight up in contention to challenge Reigns in Saudi Arabia for the gold. But before that, the former Eli Drake will team up with John Cena to take on Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso at Fastlane. LA Knight made a triumphant return on last night’s SmackDown, saving John Cena from yet another beatdown from Sikoa and Jimmy.

In case you missed it: