Overview

• WWE has scheduled the Night of Champions premium live event for June 28 at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena, with John Cena set to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk.
• Company executives are actively monitoring escalating US-Iran tensions that followed recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and state media warnings targeting Americans in the region.
• Production at the Kingdom Arena is proceeding at full speed under a 10-year Saudi partnership agreement that guarantees roughly $50 million per show.
• Fans and roster members have expressed growing safety concerns, and the UK government advises against travel near Saudi Arabia’s southern border with Yemen.
• So far only about ten wrestlers have been confirmed to travel by charter to Riyadh, with additional talent awaiting final security clearance.