Bengaluru, March 15: One of the major drawbacks of WWE's events in Saudi Arabia is that women superstars can't compete in it. So, the WWE Universe always showed backlash to these global PPV events that happens twice in a year. Starting from 2018, WWE started the tradition where the money forced Vince McMahon to send the WWE roster to the middle-east.
The promotion are expected to tour the Gulf this year as well. The first Saudi Arabia show in 2019 is likely to take place in the first week of May according to recent reports. WWE is yet to make any official announcement for this show which might see a big change on the card. There is talk that for the first time ever WWE's female superstars may compete in it.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter hinted the same, stating that the idea to let women perform in WWE is being discussed citing the global women empowerment program. If they receive a green signal for this, then it would be a revolutionary step in the history of the country that has never allowed their women to take part in outdoor sports until recent times.
We should note that WWE already broke the barriers of conservation for Saudi Arabia women by hosting the first women's division match in a non-televised show in 2017. Even at the Crown Jewel PPV, they flew Renee Young with all the male roster members to be part of the commentary team that was another first-time event.