WWE Raw episode to take place from Saudi Arabia this November
For the first time ever, an episode of WWE Raw is set to be held in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi official Turki Alalshikh issued a press release today hyping the events that will take place during Riyadh Season this fall. Among them are WWE Crown Jewel 2024 and an episode of Raw. The press release states that the shows will happen on back-to-back days, which means that Raw will be taped on Sunday, November 3 before then airing on Monday, November 4.
The press release says:
The WWE Crown Jewel & Raw show, set to take place over two consecutive days, this event will be one of the global events hosted by Riyadh Season this year, carrying on its annual tradition featuring a stronger lineup of wrestlers within the most powerful, comprehensive, and diverse entertainment season in the world.
WWE’s controversial business partnership with the Saudi government began in 2018 and includes Saudi Arabia hosting two WWE PLEs per year. A SmackDown episode was also held in Saudi Arabia prior to King & Queen of the Ring this May.
The November 4 Raw episode will start the build to Survivor Series, which takes place from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Saturday, November 30.
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