President Donald Trump announced that the United States successfully conducted nuclear sites strikes in Iran late Saturday on June 21st.
President Donald Trump described US military strikes on three nuclear sites as a “spectacular military success” and added that the facilities were “completely and totally obliterated” in an address from the White House on Saturday evening. Trump warned Iran that the US could go after additional targets if Iran does not make peace.
After the U.S. attacks Iran’s Supreme Leader threatened the US;
‘Americans should expect greater damage and blows than ever before in the history.’
There have also been threats to any Americans visiting or working in the Middle East as every American citizen or military personnel in the region is now a target.
Americans in Qatar have been told to take shelter and the airspace was closed.
On early Monday Morning flights from the United States to the Middle East have begun to being canceled.
Now SW has learned exclusive details on how WWE is handling the situation.
WWE “Night Of Champions” is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 28th at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
WWE Is highly is concerned with the current crisis in the Middle East and concerns of safety has been brought up by WWE talent and employees who are scheduled to travel to the Middle East on Wednesday.
On Saturday when the news broke of US attacking Iran an emergency virtual meeting was held with WWE officials to discuss solutions.
WWE has been communicating with and receiving guidance from the U.S. State Department on restrictions, instructions and orders to follow.
Linda McMahon the former chief executive of WWE, which she co-founded with her husband, Vince McMahon and who serves in President Donald Trump’s administration has been instrumental in coordinating communications between WWE and the U.S. State Department.
SW sources in Saudi Arabia who are currently working the “Night Of Champions” have told us
“We have not been told to cancel Night Of Champions. As of now the event is still on. Saudi Arabia has ensured everyone is safe.” – A WWE source tells SW
TKO/WWE is currently awaiting further instructions from the U.S. State Department on how to move forward with the “Night Of Champions” event.
The U.S. State Department will likely make the decision for WWE on if they are cleared to travel to Saudi Arabia.
WWE is set to hold a talent meeting at tonight’s RAW episode taping at the NationWide Arena in Columbus, Ohio to address concerns and questions by all WWE Superstars and employees.
The story is developing and WWE is being updated on the situation daily.
Stay tuned to SW for the latest updates.
