Kevin Owens is reportedly among the WWE talents frustrated over the company’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel, according to Jonathan Coachman. Speaking on Two Count Tuesday, Coachman said he heard from one of his sources backstage that Owens has been vocal about his displeasure with the situation surrounding the event, according to Ringside News.
The report did not specify the exact nature of Owens’ frustration, and WWE has not publicly commented on any backstage discontent regarding the Riyadh trip. Coachman’s comments add to a wider narrative of unease that has circulated among wrestling media in the lead-up to the premium live event.
That unease has been compounded by logistical turmoil in Saudi Arabia itself. Wrestling Headlines reported that Riyadh Air has moved six of its international flight routes away from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to Al Qassim International Airport, a facility reported to be roughly four hours away. The airline confirmed the shift, which comes at an inconvenient time for a promotion and traveling roster set to converge on the Saudi capital for Crown Jewel.
Amid the chaos, ProWrestling.net has detailed the full lineup for Crown Jewel, giving fans a clearer picture of what to expect when the show goes on despite the travel complications. The event remains part of WWE’s long-running partnership with Saudi Arabia, which has featured several premium live events in the kingdom in recent years.
Elsewhere in Crown Jewel coverage, Mansoor discussed the card in an exclusive interview with John Pollock of POST Wrestling, touching on a reported match involving Cesaro in Saudi Arabia as part of the build toward the show. Mansoor also spoke about the launch of Pro Wrestling Rebellion in India and shared additional stories from his time in WWE, offering a broader look at the promotion’s international footprint heading into Crown Jewel.
Together, the reports paint a picture of a Crown Jewel build overshadowed by both behind-the-scenes tension and on-the-ground logistical hurdles, even as WWE pushes forward with its card and talent appearances in Riyadh.
