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• Former WWE Co-President Details Heated Internal Debate Over WWE Working With Saudi Arabia After Jamal Khashoggi Murder
Former WWE co-president George Barrios is shedding new light on one of the most controversial business decisions in company history. In his newly released book, Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt: How a Cuban Kid from Queens Transformed WWE, published by Skyhorse Publishing, Barrios reflected on WWE’s landmark partnership with Saudi Arabia and the internal […] The post Former WWE Co-Presiden...2026Click for news about George Barrios news and rumors
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• Why WWE Stayed In Saudi After Jamal Khashoggi Murder, Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi III PitchedFormer WWE co‑president George Barrios has explained why WWE kept its lucrative partnership with Saudi Arabia after the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In his new memoir, “Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt: How a Cuban Kid from Queens Transformed WWE,” Barrios revealed that Khashoggi’s death raised serious internal concerns, yet WWE leadership still […]...2026See more Oba Femi latest news -
• Why WWE Went Ahead With Saudi Arabia Event After Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder, According to Former PresidentA former WWE Co-President explains the promotion’s decision to continue hosting shows in Saudi Arabia after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The assassination of Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018 at the hands of Saudi Arabian government agents created a massive international controversy. It led WWE to face demands and political pressure to cancel the […] The post Why WWE Went Ah...2026See more Saudi Arabian -
• Former WWE Co-President Explains Why Company Continued Saudi Arabia Partnership After Jamal Khashoggi Murder
Former WWE co-president George Barrios has shed new light on WWE's decision to continue its partnership with Saudi Arabia following the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The post Former WWE Co-President Explains Why Company Continued Saudi Arabia Partnership After Jamal Khashoggi Murder appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026See also George Barrios headline news
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• Former WWE President Says Vince McMahon Feared Saudi Deal Could Be Company’s Biggest RiskWWE’s Saudi Arabia deal brought in massive money, but a former company president says there was serious concern behind the scenes after the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In 2018, WWE announced a ten-year deal with Saudi Arabia to run major events in the country. The partnership kicked off with the Greatest Royal Rumble in ... Read more...2026Continue with Royal Rumble -
• Vince McMahon Viewed Saudi Arabia Agreement As Major Risk Following 2018 Controversy
George Barrios has shed new light on the internal discussions that took place within WWE as the company weighed whether to continue its business relationship with Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. WWE's partnership with Saudi Arabia began that year under a landmark ten year...2026See also George Barrios news today
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• Triple H is ‘incredibly proud’ of CM Punk after Saudi apologyWWE WWE’s Chief Content Officer said, “People grow and change and evolve,” after CM Punk’s apology to Saudi Arabia. CM Punk failed to win the Undisputed WWE Championship Saturday at Night of Champions. But after this weekend, he could be a strong candidate for WWE Employee of the Month. On Friday, Punk arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he was immediately booed during WWE’s Night of Ch...2025Visit the page Elite Wrestling injuries -
• These Saudi shows have not been without issue
Triple H’s Twitter Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. October 31, 2022 According to Fightful Select, WWE is “interested in bringing back several women who formerly worked for the company.” That includes Tegan Nox. Tegan did come back, though she hasn’t been used often...2023See more Tegan Nox availability report
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"A return date was set for November 2018, but in October 2018, Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey and never exited." - 2025
"” In 2020, CM Punk wrote a profane message on Twitter (now X), aimed at The Miz while referencing WWE’s controversial partnership with Saudi Arabia following the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul and other human rights concerns." - 2024
"Plus, the Saudi Kingdom has a terrible history of human rights abuses, has subjugated women, facilitated a civil war in Yemen, and murdered Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi." - 2023
"“The guy who runs the money that pays for LIV ordered the butchering of [Washington Post journalist] Jamal Khashoggi."
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• Triple H is ‘incredibly proud’ of CM Punk after Saudi apology
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• At least one of these WWE titles is changing hands in Saudi ArabiaWWE One of these WWE champions is leaving Saudi Arabia empty-handed. SmackDown airs tonight (June 27) with a taped show emanating from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is the final episode of SmackDown during the three week build towards Night of Champions, which takes place tomorrow (June 28), also in Saudi Arabia. At least one of these WWE titles is changing hands in Saudi Ara...2025See also WWE Women trade rumors -
• WWE officially announces 2026 Royal Rumble will be in Saudi ArabiaPhoto by WWE/Getty Images As first reported last week, WWE’s 2026 Royal Rumble event will take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Today (Jan. 6), ahead of Raw’s premiere on Netflix this evening, they’ve made it official. Here’s the announcement: SAUDI ARABIA TO HOST ROYAL RUMBLE®️ IN 2026 January 6, 2025 – WWE®️, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in partnership with The General E...2025Read about Live Event trade rumors -
• LIV Golf boss’ $74M lawsuit for ‘destroying’ intelligence family another red flag for golf’s futureYasir Al-Rumayyan, the Governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, chats with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman at the 2023 PIF Saudi International. | Photo by Luke Walker/WME IMG via Getty Images Yasir Al-Rumayyan, who leads the Saudi PIF, faces a $74 million lawsuit for allegedly harming the family of a former Saudi intelligence member. As talks progress between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and...2024Click for news about Greg Norman -
• John Cena advertised for WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi ArabiaRiyadh Season’s X John Cena hasn’t wrestled one of WWE’s semi-annual premium live events in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the company’s first under its ten year contract with the Saudi General Sports Authority. That was 2018’s Greatest Royal Rumble, which took place before the KSA-ordered murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Cena was one of several names who reportedly declined to wo...2023See more Fastlane PLE trade rumors -
• Brandel Chamblee gets down to ‘brass tax,’ Brooks Koepka is bad for the Ryder CupBrooks Koepka and Xander Schauffele of the United States celebrate their win over Team Europe at the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021. | Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images The Golf Channel commentator does not think Koepka would be a good fit for the American team at next month’s Ryder Cup. Brandel Chamblee fired shots toward Brooks Koepka Thursday during Golf ...2023Check it out Brandel Chamblee -
• Should Saudi Arabia Host Professional Boxing Cards?
By: Sean Crose Earlier this month WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk signed with Saudi Arabia’s Skill Challenge Promotions. This, obviously, means that Usyk plans on fighting in the Middle Eastern Kingdom as he did last year when he bested former titlist Anthony Joshua in Jeddah. Indeed, numerous big fights have been held in Saudi Arabia in recent years, such as Joshua's ...2023See also Sean Crose
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• Following the LIV-PGA Tour merger, could F1 be next for the Saudi Arabian-led PIF?
Photo by Heuler Andrey/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Could F1 be the next acquisition for the Saudi Arabian-backed PIF following the LIV-PGA merger? The sports world was stunned on Tuesday when, after months of feuding and litigation, it was announced that the PGA Tour was merging with the upstart LIV Tour. Tuesday’s announcement sent shockwaves throughout the sporting world, as it ca...2023See also LIV PGA contract
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• Jay Monahan shockingly touts ‘world class investor’ with disingenuous statement on PGA LIV merger
Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Amidst the stunning news of the PGA Tour LIV Golf merger, tour commissioner Jay Monahan explained himself, or did he? Tuesday morning, the sports world was shaken to its core. The PGA Tour announced they are merging with LIV Golf and the DP World Tour. This puts an end to the division within the sport of golf, primarily between the PGA and LIV. Hours...2023See also Jay Monahan
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• PGA Tour and LIV Golf need to settle their differences and end the division in golfGetty Images For the sake of the fans and the sport, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf need to resolve their differences and strike an agreement. In early December 2023, I stood on the Southern shore of Türkiye, gazing out over the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. I was there to cover the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, an event that brought amateur players from all over the world to the Gloria Golf...2023See more PGA Tour -
• PGA Tour exploring Saudi LIV Golf replacement deal with Fenway Sports Group, billionaire investorsPGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan watches Viktor Hovland on the 18th green during the final round of the 2023 Tour Championship. | Photo by Jason Allen/ISI Photos/Getty Images The PGA Tour has been under fire after a groundbreaking deal with Saudi’s PIF. However, there appear to be other suitors. An interesting development has risen relative to the PGA Tour’s pending agreement with the Sau...2023Visit the page Jason Allen stats -
• Brandel Chamblee gets down to ‘brass tax,’ Brooks Koepka is bad for the Ryder Cup
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• Should Saudi Arabia Host Professional Boxing Cards?
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• Following the LIV-PGA Tour merger, could F1 be next for the Saudi Arabian-led PIF?
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• 9/11 Families United blast PGA Tour and Jay Monahan after LIV Golf union
The annual Tribute in Light marking the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center shines above the skyline of Lower Manhattan in New York, September 11, 2015. | Photo by Gary Hershorn/Corbis via Getty Images The 9/11 Families United organization slammed the PGA Tour for merging with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The 9/11 Families United, a community of family members who ...2023Visit the page PGA Tour
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• Nick Khan on WWE & UFC TV/streaming plan, Saudi relationship, more
The Volume’s YouTube While Vince McMahon & his soon-to-be boss Ari Emanuel are pitching the big picture of Endeavor acquiring WWE in order to merge it with UFC and spin it off as a new company, current WWE CEO Nick Khan was answering more specific questions from Axios about the future. The most pressing matter is WWE’s television deals for Raw and SmackDown, which expire next year. In pre-...2023Check it out Nick Khan stats
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• Triple H is ‘incredibly proud’ of CM Punk after Saudi apology
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• 9/11 families furious over PGA Tour, Saudi PIF meeting in NYC on eve of Sept. 11 anniversaryThe annual Tribute in Light is illuminated over the skyline of Lower Manhattan on Sept. 9, 2024. | Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images The PGA Tour is meeting with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) in New York this week, which has understandably enraged 9/11 families. Families of those who tragically lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, have every right to be angry once again this week...2024Read about PGA Tour -
• U.S. Consultants threatened with Saudi prison time; could LIV Golfers be next?Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images U.S. consultants have advised the Saudi Public Investment Fund on numerous deals, and now they face threats after complying with U.S. law. We need to tread lightly. Both professional golf and the United States Senate face a precarious situation with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The PI...2024Click for news about PGA Tour -
• LIV Golf boss’ $74M lawsuit for ‘destroying’ intelligence family another red flag for golf’s future
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• Saudi Arabia ‘the new Chinese:’ Harshly valid parallels for war crimes revealed at PGA Tour LIV Golf hearingMohammad bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2016. | Getty Images A second hearing on the PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal took place in Washington on Wednesday, and experts on Saudi Arabia spoke about the regime. WASHINGTON — A second hearing about the PGA Tour’s deal with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) took place Wednesday...2023Read about Crown Prince -
• 9/11 Families United blast PGA Tour and Jay Monahan after LIV Golf union
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• ‘A pawn for murderers’: Phil Mickelson receives stunning character assassination amid LIV Golf drama
AL MUROOJ, Saudi Arabia — Phil Mickelson looks on during a practice round prior to the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on February 01, 2023. | Photo by Luke Walker/WME IMG/WME IMG via Getty Images Golf Channel’s Eamon Lynch harshly criticized LIV Golf’s Phil Mickelson, who continues to chirp LIV dissenters on social media. Phil Mickelson continues to be in the n...2023See more articles Phil Mickelson
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• Brandel Chamblee gets down to ‘brass tax,’ Brooks Koepka is bad for the Ryder Cup
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• ‘A pawn for murderers’: Phil Mickelson receives stunning character assassination amid LIV Golf drama
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• PGA Tour board member resigns, can’t stomach lack of integrity amid PIF deal with Saudi’s
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images PGA Tour board member Randall Stephenson resigned after claiming there are “serious concerns” about the deal with LIV Golf. The controversial deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is becoming a never ending drama. A PGA Tour board member, Randall Stephenson, has resigned by letter, per the Washington Post. In a letter dated June 8, the former AT&T execut...2023See more PGA Tour
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• Nick Khan Says WWE's Relationship With Saudi Arabia Will Continue Despite Past History With Endeavor
WWE will continue to do business with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On Monday, April 3, it was announced that Endeavor would be acquiring and merging WWE into one company with the other combat sports entity that they own, UFC. This announcement comes after Vince McMahon returned to WWE in January in order to help speed up the process of a sale. McMahon will serve as the Executive Chair of the merg...2023See more articles Nick Khan
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• The Open Championship: R&A CEO drops PIF Saudi bomb as potential future sponsor
HOYLAKE, England — Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 19, 2023. | Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Martin Slumbers, CEO of the R&A, spoke about the PIF during his annual press conference ahead of The Open Championship The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has ...2023Continue with Martin Slumbers
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• LeBron James called out by fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal KhashoggiJames, who has been a staunch supporter of social justice issues in the past, was called out for the visit by Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi....2023See more articles LeBron James
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• Triple H is ‘incredibly proud’ of CM Punk after Saudi apology
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• U.S. Consultants threatened with Saudi prison time; could LIV Golfers be next?
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• Ari Emanuel Says There Is Plenty Of Interest In WWE Raw, States WWE Can't Be Undervalued Due To Schedule
Ari Emanuel comments on WWE Raw media rights. WWE Raw media rights are up for grabs as its current deal with USA Network expires in October 2024. WWE Fox signed a five-year deal with USA Network and will move to the network in October 2024 after its deal with FOX expires. Speaking to Bloomberg, Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel commented on the current landscape of sports media rights. "We got a 40% inc...2023Check it out Ari Emanuel
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• John Cena advertised for WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia
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• LIV Golf eyeing new CEO as Greg Norman will shift to a new role, per reportCurrent LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman. | Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Greg Norman, the controversial CEO of LIV Golf, will transition to a new role with the league, per a Sports Business Journal Report. Greg Norman will shift into a new role with LIV Golf. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)—LIV’s beneficiary—has been searching for a new chief executive officer for mo...2024Read about Greg Norman -
• Saudi Prince drops truth bomb on PGA Tour deal; ‘I will continue sportswashing’Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Paris on June 16, 2023. | Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, spoke with Bret Baier of Fox News and didn’t shy away or deny any criticism. In a wide-ranging interview that aired Wednesday, Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, sat down with Bret Baie...2023Click for news about PGA Tour -
• Saudi Arabia ‘the new Chinese:’ Harshly valid parallels for war crimes revealed at PGA Tour LIV Golf hearing
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