WWE Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon's backstage reaction to SmackDown, another travel issue for company, Superstars' decision on future Saudi Arabia shows, and more - 2nd November, 2019

#4 WWE Superstars to not travel to Saudi Arabia in the future?

Natalya and Lacey Evans at Crown Jewel

The majority of the WWE Superstars who travelled to Saudi Arabia, as well as backstage personnel, were stranded in the country due to technical difficulties to their plane. Reports have suggested that Vince McMahon returned to the US in his own plane, as did Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.

But many others were still in Saudi Arabia and missed the SmackDown show. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there were several issues post Crown Jewel and that many Superstars are uncertain about returning to Saudi Arabia for the next show.

WWE have signed a 10-year deal with Saudi Arabia to host shows in the Middle Eastern country, and are currently in the second year of the deal. The report states that WWE are keen on proceeding with their Saudi deal and will not pull out of it anytime soon.

The WWE has hosted four shows in Saudi Arabia in the last two years, the latest being Crown Jewel, which was held on October 31, 2019.