Senators say WWE should cancel or postpone Saudi Arabia event

By Robert King

Published October 14, 2018 12:29am ET

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Senators say WWE should cancel or postpone Saudi Arabia event — Fans film the opening of the "Greatest Royal Rumble" event in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, on Apr. 27, 2018. A previous WWE event held in the ultraconservative kingdom in 2014 was for men only. But Friday night's event in Jiddah included both women and children in attendance. | (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Several senators criticized the WWE for its upcoming “Crown Jewel” wrestling event, saying they should cancel or delay it, following the disappearance of journalist and Saudi Arabian government critic Jamal Khashoggi, according to a published report.

The senators are calling on the WWE to reevaluate its ties to Saudi Arabia. The country is expected to host its second major wrestling event after another one was held back in April.

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