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Major Concern Over 'WWE Night of Champions 2025' Status in Riyadh

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Fernando Quiles Jr. | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 5:56 PM ET

There has been some concern over WWE's planned trip to Riyadh for "Night of Champions 2025."

Tensions in the Middle East have led to Qatar closing airspace for the time being. Fightful reports that the word within WWE is that some production team members are stuck in Qatar, as they planned to travel to Riyadh ahead of the on-air talent. There's no word on when the airspaces will be open again.

The report also noted that as WWE continues to monitor the situation, plans remain in place for "Night of Champions" to go on this Saturday. A charter plane is expected to take talent to Riyadh at the midway point of the week.

In an update, Sean Ross Sapp reported that the Saudi Arabian government is expecting "Night of Champions" to take place as planned.

United States fighter jets are reportedly "scrambling" all over Saudi Arabia. WWE stars are expected to be in Riyadh before Friday for the go-home edition of "SmackDown." Neither WWE nor TKO Group Holdings has publicly commented on the situation. Internally, it's business as usual for now.

WWE is set for its final main roster TV event in the United States before heading to Riyadh. Monday's episode of "Raw" will emanate from Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Whether or not WWE plans to address the situation on-air remains to be seen.

"Night of Champions" is set to feature a slew of marquee matches. That includes the Undisputed WWE Championship match between titleholder John Cena and CM Punk. The finals of both the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are also scheduled to take place at the PLE.

Dominik Mysterio is also scheduled to put the WWE Intercontinental Championship at stake against AJ Styles. Jacob Fatu's United States title is set to be on the line against Solo Sikoa.