WWE Crown Jewel 2026: TKO official Ari Emanuel gives major update, on-site promotions in Riyadh, match card, and more

The next major WWE Premium Live Event will be Crown Jewel 2026. It has been scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, the country has been under constant air strikes by Yemen’s Houthis, putting the status of the event in serious question. However, recent developments and a statement from TKO executive chairman Ari Emanuel have shed light on this year's Crown Jewel.When and where is WWE Crown Jewel 2026 taking place?WWE Crown Jewel 2026 is set for November 7 at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.What did Ari Emanuel say about WWE Crown Jewel 2026 taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?Ari Emanuel appeared in an interview with Fox Sports. During the conversation, the host asked him about WWE Crown Jewel’s status. He said that all their events are still set to go as planned. He said, “Right now, everything’s still set for this weekend coming up in Abu Dhabi. We have a UFC fight. We have in the middle of November, a freeze art show, so, so far so good, nothing’s been canceled.”Furthermore, Emanuel also stated that one of their teams has been deployed to monitor the ongoing situation in Saudi Arabia daily. “Yeah, we have a whole team kind of working on this and kind of when and if it doesn’t happened where we can move it, it’s a daily monitoring”, said Emanuel.Have on-site promotions for WWE Crown Jewel 2026 begun in the city of Riyadh?On-site promotions for WWE Crown Jewel 2026 have begun in Riyadh. In a social media video, a promotional poster featuring the current WWE Women’s World Champion, Liv Morgan, with Crown Jewel 2026 branding, was spotted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.What is the match card announced for WWE Crown Jewel 2026?As of now, two matches have been announced for WWE Crown Jewel 2026. It will see top champions from the Men’s and women’s sides clash for the WWE Crown Jewel Championships. Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn will go head-to-head in a singles bout, while Chelsea Green and Liv Morgan will battle it out in the second match.With the preparation for Crown Jewel in full swing and contingency plans in place, it remains to be seen how the event will pan out.Also read: WWE is reportedly considering two possible dates for John Cena Classic amid a scheduling conflictStay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.