WWE Jobs Could Be At Risk If Saudi Arabia Events Are Canceled Amid Global Tensions

WWE’s international business model could face serious consequences if geopolitical tensions escalate, and the fallout may not just impact events — it could affect jobs across the company.

During a discussion about WWE’s upcoming international schedule on Wrestling Observer Radio, concerns were raised about how global conflicts could interfere with planned events in Saudi Arabia. Those shows have become a major financial pillar for WWE in recent years, delivering massive guaranteed revenue under the company’s long-term agreement in the region.

As a publicly traded company, WWE is expected to maintain strong profit margins. Losing key international events — especially ones tied to large guaranteed payouts — could force difficult financial decisions. That’s where the potential impact on employees becomes a major concern.

Dave Meltzer explained that if tensions escalate to the point of war, WWE would have little choice but to cancel scheduled appearances, which would immediately remove a major revenue stream the company is currently counting on.

“Well, I mean, you know, it's, if there's a war, they're not going. It becomes an interesting thing because, you know, as a public company, they were counting on 0 million.”

The financial impact wouldn’t stop at a single canceled event. Meltzer noted that WWE and UFC both depend on revenue tied to the Middle East, meaning the combined losses could add up quickly. When companies face sudden drops in expected revenue, maintaining profitability often becomes the top priority — and that can lead to staffing cuts.

“So there's like, a lot of money. It may be bad for jobs. Yeah. You know, I mean, unfortunately, you know, I mean, it's like, I could see that as a possibility. It's not a good thing for jobs because they're going to be looking at, you know, a way to keep that profit margin up while losing, you know, whatever it's going to be, you know, we're, you know, 160 million plus if it goes for the rest of the year.”

The uncertainty surrounding future events only adds to the concern. WWE is expected to delay making final decisions until the last possible moment, hoping global conditions stabilize enough to allow scheduled shows to proceed.

“But you know, I mean, no one can predict and they're not going to make the decision until, you know, as late as possible on the June 27 date and the other one.”

While WWE has navigated unexpected challenges before, losing major international revenue tied to Saudi Arabia would create financial pressure unlike most routine setbacks. If those shows are canceled, the ripple effect could be felt far beyond ticket sales and television plans — potentially reaching employees whose roles depend on the company maintaining its current profit levels.

For WWE, the situation now becomes a balancing act between global uncertainty and financial responsibility, with workers potentially caught in the middle if revenue projections suddenly shift.

If WWE were forced to cancel Saudi Arabia events, do you think the company would look to cut jobs, or could they find other ways to protect their workforce? Drop your thoughts in the comments and share your take.