Wrestling and politics do not always mix; WWE global strategy makes business sense but can ignite tensions, WWE political ties to Trump Administration may not serve well; WWE global experience in Middle East may give valuable insight for others sports brands such as UFC Media Man Int

Wrestling and politics do not always mix; WWE global strategy makes business sense but can ignite tensions, WWE political ties to Trump Administration may not serve well; WWE global experience in Middle East may give valuable insight for others sports brands such as UFC - October 2018

Developing news story

"The current scenario of a proposed / forecast WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is quite different from a previous Sgt Slaughter vs Hulk Hogan staged event on American soil, storyline or not. The allegations against Saudi Arabia re journalist Jamal Khasshoggi the visiting the Saudi consulate in Turkey are deadly serious. There is no storyline here, this is read" - Greg Tingle

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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) on WWE - Saudi Arabia event

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) has offered commentary with some advice of his own regarding WWE’s decision to partner with the Saudi Arabian government for the upcoming Crown Jewel pay-per-view.

WWE’s Crown Jewel marks the company’s return to Saudi Arabia and is still set to take place on November 2nd, despite reports indicating that Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have been assassinated by the Saudi regime, a repeated violator of human rights.

Blumenthal joins a chorus of senators from both sides of the American political spectrum in advising the WWE to re-think its relations with Saudi Arabia in the wake of the Khashoggi disappearance.

Blumenthal told WCBS News Radio 820,

“All major private interests should review and relook their relationship with the Saudi Kingdom in light of its continuing pattern of abuse of civil rights and civil liberties, contempt for the rule of law, and bombing in Yemen using the United States military equipment and possible intelligence. I would hope that WWE will recognize on its own a conscience and conviction if there is proof that Saudi officials approved and ordered this kind of killing, and I would lean first on the United States government to do its duty so that it can lead private interests like WWE, and the first place to look is to the United States of America.”

The WWE has only issued the following statement in response to Khashoggi’s likely murder,

“We are currently monitoring the situation.”

Wrestling agents discuss situation via social media

Mike Mooneyham Facebook:

Coming this weekend in The Post and Courier: Shawn Michaels returns to ring ... but in Saudi Arabia?

Greg Tingle:

The Saudi - Turkey situation is a developing significant news story Mike. The words being used alot in regards to the potential / forecast Crown Jewel is "pause" and "monitor the situation". WWE has those strong ties to the Trump administration, so that adds another element re Linda McMahon, Glenn (Kane) etc. This may be the most hazardous time in WWE history from a political and high stakes business and image game, steroid scandal included. Most definitely a developing news story. All parties need to be cautious as far as WWE business decisions with potential political repercussions. I'm sure you will be fair and balanced in coverage on it Mike, as will I. Keep up the great work. Cheers. Greg Tingle

Greg Tingle:

"The cost of doing business" is apt. It's now a worldwide news story, and not just "wrestling news" or "political news"... its both together, and appears to be on the build. Now Donald Trump has been quoted and published, which is going to see the story continuing to build for quite some time, and the clock is ticking on the proposed WWE Crown Jewel, as part of the multi-million dollar deal they have with the Sports Authority. And, news media reports that evidence is building about what happened to the journalist. None of this looks good. The simple words Trump uses... It looks bad. *it is bad. WWE powers that be have a massive decision to make soon. Change of venue / country perhaps, if at all possible. Get the contract altered for this upcoming event. Tough call.

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