WWE Crown Jewel: John Cena sent message by Stephanie McMahon after pulling out of PPV
WWE brand officer Stephanie McMahon has defended the organisation’s decision to host Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
WWE Crown Jewel: John Cena pulls out of Saudi Arabia event
Cena opted to pull out of the Pay Per View last week after it was announced Crown Jewel would take place in Saudi Arabia, with Daniel Bryan also deciding not to attend.
Crown Jewel was in doubt to go ahead after a heavy backlash over the decision for it to take place in Saudi Arabia.
Following the death of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, it was suggested the show should be axed.
However, McMahon says WWE will benefit greatly from the decision to host Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
At the end of the day, it is a business decision
"Moving forward with Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia was an incredibly tough decision, given that heinous act," she told Sky Sports before the event.
"But, at the end of the day, it is a business decision.
"Like a lot of other American companies, we decided that we're going to move forward with the event and deliver Crown Jewel for all of our fans in Saudi Arabia and around the world."
On Cena’s decision to pull out, WWE star Randy Orton said: “Does he still wrestle?
“I didn’t know he pulled out.
“I’ve got 5 kids.
“I gotta go make that dollar. If they want me in Saudi, I’m going to Saudi.”
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