Backstage Elimination Chamber 2022 Notes As WWE Arrives In Saudi Arabia

WWE personnel have arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of tomorrow's Elimination Chamber 2022 show in Jeddah, the latest manifestation of the company's 10-year, $50 million/show deal with the Saudi General Sports Authority.

PWInsider's Mike Johnson has produced a report on what's been going on with the WWE employees who flew out for the show. Thursday apparently saw everybody from the promotion invited to a "very over the top, lush" dinner and dance event at the Jeddah Yacht Club. As well as receive fragrances and clothing as gifts, WWE personnel danced while there, including Goldberg.

Those who participated in WWE's previous trips to Jeddah claimed to have noticed a change in the city. Per their accounts, Jeddah now feels more gentrified compared to when they visited in the past, now bearing closer resemblance to a traditional western city.

Dominik Mysterio, who isn't currently advertised for the show, is there, meaning he could have involvement in father Rey's match with The Miz. Happy Corbin and Titus O'Neil were also brought over for it. MVP, however, was not, meaning Bobby Lashley won't have his manager by his side for the WWE Title Chamber match.

The Undertaker isn't currently in Jeddah. His participation in Elimination Chamber isn't expected, though Vince McMahon is scheduled to be there.

As covered earlier, "twists and turns" are expected on tomorrow's Premium Live Event, which is the last before WrestleMania 38.