WWE Reportedly Offering Hazard Pay To Crew Members For Crown Jewel 2026

WWE is still currently scheduled to hold their Crown Jewel 2026 event on November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This upcoming event’s status in Saudi Arabia has been uncertain following the United States Department issuing an official update this past September to their existing Level 3 travel advisory in regards to Saudi Arabia over the on-going Iran War. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh had issued a security alert this past October warning their citizens in the country following missile attacks from the Houthis on the King Khalid International airport that left several dead. The U.S. State Department had issued an order that same month requiring all non-essential diplomatic personnel and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia immediately due to the volatile situation. The venue for this upcoming event was recently changed from the Riyadah Season Stadium to a new venue of The Venue (ANB Arena).

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that WWE has offered hazard pay to their crew members who travel to Saudi Arabia for this Saturday’s event.

It was reported that this type of incentive has not been offered for standard crew responsibilities and several crew members have already opted out of making the trip regardless of the additional compensation.

In regards to this extra hazard pay, it was reported that two people spoken to within WWE stated that this extra pay offer amount was $3,000.

Hazard pay is extra money that is offered to a person when there are additional risks associated with a job.