10 Most Shocking Revelations From WWE In 2019

4. The Finer Points Of The Saudi Arabia Deal

It would have been nice to title this entry "What Really Happened On The Runway In Saudi Arabia" but, sadly, that's still not been 100% verified at the time of writing. Still though, there's been plenty spilling out around that story that has made for stunning reading.

The most consistent version of events, as confirmed by WWE Spanish commentator Hugo Savinovich no less, is that Vince McMahon ordered to cut the live feed of the PPV in Saudi Arabia due to the Kingdom’s refusal to make a number of outstanding payments to the company. In response, Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman ordered the wrestlers to be taken off the Atlas Air flight that they had chartered for them, causing them to miss SmackDown.

WWE are allegedly tied into this marriage of convenience until 2028, yet not a single show so far has passed by without some level of controversy. From various stars being denied a place on the shows (born in a rivaling country, too many tattoos, supporting LGBT rights, take your pick) to the state itself facing murder allegations following the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it seems impossible that WWE will see out the entirety of their arrangement.