The Controversial trips to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia continue this year as WWE have now confirmed the event for Friday, June 7th.
They will be returning for this event in spite of the backlash last year is a bold choice to say the least after the mainstream media slammed the company for doing so last year.
Undertaker, Goldberg, Brock Lesnar have been named as the returning “Legends” while it is expected for the rest of the Main Roster to go aswell for a fully fledged Wrestlemania-Esque show. It has not been annouced if the Women will be allowed to participate in the Supershow, but it is expected that they will be excluded once more.
Please see below for the Official Press Release, and we’ll update you if more news breaks.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA and STAMFORD, Conn. —The Saudi General Sports Authority, in partnership with WWE, will host an event at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m. AST. The event will feature WWE Superstars Roman Reigns, Undertaker, Kofi Kingston, Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Goldberg, AJ Styles and Brock Lesnar, and stream live on WWE Network.