WWE production crew members scheduled to work the Crown Jewel 2026 event in Saudi Arabia have been offered a $3,000 hazard payment to travel to the kingdom, according to a report from WhatCulture published Friday.
The premium payment comes as WWE prepares for its latest major stadium show in the Middle East, continuing the promotion's long-running partnership with Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. Crown Jewel has been a staple of WWE's international calendar since 2018, typically featuring high-profile matches and celebrity appearances.
WhatCulture's Jamie Kennedy reported the hazard pay detail on November 6, 2026. The specific reasons for the hazard designation were not disclosed in the initial report. WWE has not publicly commented on the crew compensation structure for the upcoming event.
Previous Crown Jewel events have drawn scrutiny from human rights organizations regarding Saudi Arabia's record, though WWE has maintained its commitment to the multi-year agreement. The 2026 edition marks the ninth iteration of the event under the current partnership.
