A Woman Will Actually Be On WWE Crown Jewel!

... but she won't be wrestling.

By Benjamin Richardson /

WWE

Perhaps Saudi Arabia really is as progressive as it claims to be, as it now turns out one entire woman will be allowed to work at the event - albeit not in the ring.

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Pro Wrestling Sheets have reported that broadcaster Renee Young will be permitted as part of WWE's announce team for this Friday's Crown Jewel. It's a huge step on from The Greatest Royal Rumble, on which absolutely no women - wrestlers or otherwise - were allowed to participate.

Islamic codes of dress are strictly enforced in Saudi Arabia. Even as a foreign visitor, Young will be required to wear conservative, loose fitting clothes as well as an abaya (a full length cloak) and a headscarf.

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Though it's unquestionably a step in the right direction, Young being allowed to announce the show is some considerable way off anything like equality, and seems more like a token gesture to deflect the barrels of controversy already surrounding the show. It's perhaps easier to grant such a minor concession when the whole deal is in jeopardy.

WWE have yet to officially announce Crown Jewel's commentary team, but expect a big song and dance when they do given this development.

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