Is WWE Night of Champions doubtful due to war in Middle East?

Summary

• The ongoing war between Israel and Iran has affected Middle East countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and others
• Some of the WWE staff members, who were set to arrive early in Saudi Arabia for the event, were stuck in Qatar due to the temporary shutdown of airspace
• The WWE SmackDown and Night of Champions events, however, are advertised to take place in Riyadh

The WWE Night of Champions 2025 could be in doubt due to the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, which also involves the USA. The event is taking place in Saudi Arabia, whose airspace is closed due to the potential threats. As a result, some of the WWE staff members, who were set to arrive early in Riyadh, were stuck in Qatar. However, WWE has continued to promote SmackDown and Night of Champions for Saudi Arabia.

The entire Middle East is affected by the war, as several key countries in the region have their airspace temporarily closed. Saudi Arabia, one of the main countries in the region, which has a good relationship with the USA, could be prone to the consequences of war.

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Apparently, some of the wrestlers in the WWE locker room are concerned about their safety. As per the reports, Dominik Mysterio was concerned about his safety. As a result, his match against AJ Styles at Night of Champions was postponed and was claimed to be due to injury, as part of the storyline.

WWE promotes SmackDown and Night of Champions for Saudi Arabia on Raw

Despite the safety concerns, WWE continued to promote both SmackDown and Night of Champions for Saudi Arabia on their latest episode of Raw. The show is set to have some of the top stars of the company, like John Cena, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and others.

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It is likely that the event will take place in Riyadh, as scheduled, as the blockage of airspace is only for a temporary period. Saudi Arabia has done nothing so far to express their involvement in the war. Hence, things are likely to go as per the schedule.