Riyadh, October 15, 2024 – Advisor Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced in collaboration with WWE that tickets are now available for the upcoming professional wrestling events, Crown Jewel and WWE RAW. Both events will take place at the prestigious Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh, with tickets accessible through the Webook app, the official ticketing platform for Riyadh Season events.
This year’s Crown Jewel event is set to make history with the introduction of the first-ever annual matchups between WWE champions and world champions in both men's and women's divisions. Participants will compete to become the inaugural Crown Jewel Champion, a title that comes with a specially crafted championship belt adorned with 50 carats of diamonds, symbolizing the pinnacle of achievement in professional wrestling.
Additionally, for the first time in Saudi Arabia, a WWE RAW episode will be held at the Mohammed Abdu Arena on Sunday, November 3. This highly anticipated episode will be broadcast worldwide on Monday, November 4, further enhancing Saudi Arabia's growing reputation as a premier destination for major sporting and entertainment events.
These developments reflect Saudi Arabia’s commitment to diversifying its entertainment offerings and enhancing its position on the global stage, particularly within the realm of professional sports.