7 Possible Consequences If WWE Crown Jewel Goes Ahead

6. A Talent Revolt?

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Although no specific names have been given - and you can understand why - the majority of WWE's talent booked for Crown Jewel are said to be against the trip. It's not clear whether this is down to personal moral objections or a sense of discomfort manifested from the alarming reports coming out of Istanbul, but either way its entirely apparent that there's widespread disgruntlement in the company's locker-room.

Will this festering resentment result in a mass talent revolt? Probably not - so far, not a single superstar has made a conscientious stand against the show, nor refused to participate. WWE's employees are conditioned to know that acts of individualism are promptly followed by a P45 in the post. But as the toxicity inevitably intensifies in the wake of the show, you can expect more of the company's performers, with one eye on the damage done to their own personal brands, might be persuaded to seek work elsewhere.

Even if the majority decided to stay put - and with $45 million in the bank, you can understand the temptation - the cloud cast over the company could be devastating for morale.

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