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WWE partnership with Saudi Arabia should still cause concerns

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As a gamer who has been following the WWE for years, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and discomfort as Crown Jewel approaches. The allure of the championship versus champion match is undeniable, but the lingering controversy surrounding WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia casts a long shadow over the event.

As a die-hard fan, I’m thrilled to share that we’re gearing up for another epic show in Saudi Arabia – Crown Jewel on November 2nd! What makes this event special is the introduction of the Crown Jewel Championship. This title match will see our current champions go head-to-head, with the winner crowned as the ultimate men’s and women’s champion on the main roster.

The issues with going to Saudi Arabia have been covered multiple times. No matter how many years pass by, there will still be those that raise concerns about this partnership – as they should. On the October 7 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, CM Punk effectively told the fanbase that he wouldn’t be around for a while. A timely decision like this will most likely keep him off television until after Crown Jewel.

Currently, the United Nations is about to cast a vote on whether Saudi Arabia should be admitted into the Human Rights Council. This decision is intriguing given that Saudi Arabia has witnessed an uptick in executions this year. As per Ed Holt from Daily Mail, at least 208 individuals have been executed in Saudi Arabia so far this year, surpassing the previous record set in 2022 when 196 people were put to death. Some organizations claim that the actual number could be even higher due to underreporting. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has been in power since 2015, and during his tenure, at least 1,447 executions have taken place.

As a passionate fan, it’s no shock that the WWE maintains this prosperous partnership with the Saudi government given the often questionable ethical standards displayed by American businesspeople in similar circumstances. The deal, which has been instrumental in the promotion’s remarkable financial success, is one of the keys to their record-breaking profit margins.

The opportunity for customers to pressure WWE away from its partnership with Saudia Arabia has long passed. Just as it has been with other sports, fans are back to watching, ignoring the obvious sports washing at play. But it is still important to raise the concerns and speak about the real-life issues happening in that part of the world. Even if WWE and the Crown Prince want you to look the other way.

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2024-10-09 01:15

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