A missile attack struck near Riyadh’s main airport on Saturday. The city is set to host WWE Crown Jewel on November 7. Yemen’s Houthis claimed they launched missiles and drones at targets in Riyadh. This information comes from Reuters and AFP.
Hours after Saudi Civil Defense issued alerts, a large column of smoke was visible at King Khalid International Airport. Firefighters put out a fire in a fuel tank bearing the Saudi Aramco logo. The incident disrupted flights. Flightradar24 placed the airport at its highest disruption level before traffic began returning to normal. It was the first air alert in Riyadh since clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis escalated again in July.
The attack comes less than two months before Crown Jewel. WWE has not announced any changes. The event is still listed at Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD. It is scheduled to start at 2 PM ET.
The U.S. State Department has Saudi Arabia at Level 3, which means “Reconsider Travel”. The advisory was updated on September 15, 2026. It cites risks from drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism. It lists entertainment venues, large gatherings, and transportation hubs as potential targets.
WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia dates back to 2018. Crown Jewel is not the only major event planned for the country. Riyadh is also set to host WrestleMania 43 in 2027. That will be the first time WrestleMania is held outside North America.
Dave Meltzer Raises WWE Crown Jewel Concerns as U.S. Travel Advisory Puts Riyadh Plans Under Scrutiny
The issue comes after a recent travel advisory from the United States Department of State. Saudi Arabia is currently under a Level 3 advisory. That means Americans are told to reconsider travel to the country. The warning is linked to the risk of drone and missile attacks from Iran. The border with Yemen has a separate Level 4 advisory, which means do not travel.
Dave Meltzer spoke about the situation on Wrestling Observer Radio. He said the warning could be important for WWE ahead of its upcoming events in Saudi Arabia. He explained that the advisory is tied to possible attacks from Iran. He also noted that the stronger warning applies to the Yemen border, which is about 500 miles away. The Level 3 advisory is more of a warning that it is unsafe for Americans to travel there. Meltzer pointed out that Riyadh is the planned site for WrestleMania next year and, more immediately, the November 7 pay-per-view. He said the advisory is essentially telling people to avoid travel there.
WWE Crown Jewel is still listed for November 7. The travel advisory does not mean the event has been cancelled. WWE has also not announced that the show will be moved to another location. For now, there has been no official change to the company’s plans. However, a recent report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select suggests the issue is being discussed internally.
The report says the event will still take place on November 7 because of WWE’s commitment to ESPN. But the location could change depending on how the situation develops. So while Crown Jewel remains on the schedule, the travel warning has raised new questions about whether the show will stay in Riyadh.
FAQs
Q. When is WWE Crown Jewel scheduled?
A. WWE Crown Jewel is scheduled for November 7.
Q. Where is Crown Jewel currently scheduled to take place?
A. It is scheduled at Riyadh Season Stadium in Riyadh.
Q. What travel advisory does Saudi Arabia currently have?
A. The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 advisory.
Q. Has WWE confirmed a change to Crown Jewel?
A. No, WWE has not announced any official change.
Q. Why could the Crown Jewel location change?
A. The location could change depending on the security situation.
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