Nick Khan Says WWE’s Saudi Return Depends on Safety

about 2 months ago

Nick Khan Says WWE’s Saudi Return Depends on Safety

Khan said WWE will only return to Saudi Arabia in June for Night of Champions if conditions are safe and U.S. citizens are allowed to enter. He said the company is monitoring the situation with internal security and government-affairs teams. While Saudi officials want WWE back, the trip now hinges on clearance, not just scheduling.

By Afnan Chougle

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Stephen A. Smith Pushes Logan Paul Toward WWE Heavyweight Spotlight

Smith urged Paul to chase WWE’s top singles scene, not just stir cards. “I want to see you as the main course.” Paul, a World Tag Team Champion with Austin Theory, per WWE, agreed and aimed higher despite Brock and Oba’s size: “I am a showstopper.” He added, “I’m looking forward to becoming number one in WWE one day.”

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about 2 months ago

The Miz Compares ‘Littlehausens’ Exit to The Undertaker at WrestleMania 42

Miz said Danhausen’s chaos has gone from curses to pyro, claiming he “got blown up in a match last week.” The WrestleMania 42 segment at Allegiant Stadium ended with Littlehausens hauling him from the ring after he interrupted Cena with Kit Wilson. “They ruined my WrestleMania moment,” Miz said. “I was carried out like I was The Undertaker.”

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Sheamus Dreams of Bringing WrestleMania to Ireland’s 83,200-Seat Croke Park

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Sheamus Dreams of Bringing WrestleMania to Ireland’s 83,200-Seat Croke Park

Sheamus wants WWE’s biggest weekend in Dublin, calling Croke Park his ultimate stage after WWE has taken PLEs to Puerto Rico, France, Wales and Scotland. “My dream is to have WrestleMania at Croke,” he told OTB Football. The 83,200-capacity stadium hosts GAA, concerts and international events, but no wrestling event, making his pitch historic for Irish fans.

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about 2 months ago

Paul Wight Reveals Why Combat Sports Never Tempted Him After Boxing Training

Wight said wrestling at 21 became his “lottery ticket,” leaving no urge to prove himself in boxing or MMA. During a 2007 WWE break, he trained with Artie Artwell and sparred Oliver McCall, learning, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” Respecting Brock Lesnar, John Cena and Ken Shamrock’s combat paths, he admitted, “I’m good at doing the pretend stuff” instead.

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about 2 months ago

Paul Wight Reveals Scrapped Floyd Mayweather WrestleMania Tag Plan

Wight said WrestleMania 24 was first pitched as him and Mayweather against Batista and Rey before injuries changed WWE’s plan. Their feud began at No Way Out, where Mayweather broke his nose, per WWE. After Dave and Rey got hurt, Wight immediately embraced the singles pivot instead: “At the time, he’s the hottest boxer on the planet.”

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