WWE To Cancel NXT Live Manchester Event Due To UK Terror Attack?
WWE were set to run Manchester on June 6th.
WWE are set to arrive on British shores for a series of NXT live events in a few weeks' time, starting in Aberdeen on June 5th, and concluding at this year's Download Festival on the 11th. Sandwiched between those dates is a show at the Manchester Arena on June 6th, but this could now be in jeopardy following the recent terror attack at the venue.
The company are yet to release an official statement, but according to TMZ Sports, WWE are currently working with local officials to determine whether or not the event should go ahead. A WWE representative told TMZ the following:-
"WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to those affected by this tragedy. We are working with local authorities on the appropriate course of action as it relates to our event scheduled for Tuesday, June 6 at the Manchester Arena."
British pop group Take That have since cancelled three shows originally set to take place at the arena later this week, due to the heightened security risk.
Monday night's attack took place during a concert by singer Ariana Grande, killing 22 people, and injuring more than 60 others. Several WWE Superstars took to Twitter to offer their condolences in the aftermath, including Triple H and Stephanie McMahon:-