How WWE Might FINALLY Bring A Big Four PPV Back To The UK

WWE Crown Jewel 2019 Lacey Evans Natalya
WWE.com

They however will make up just 20% of the ownership stake; the remaining 80% is set to be owned by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. A "front", shadowy Saudi involvement...if this seems, to use another north east colloquialism, "dodgy as f*ck like," that's because it almost assuredly is. The 'PIF' was founded for the purpose of investing funds on behalf of the government of Saudi Arabia, to which the Kingdom is not distinct. It is an absolute monarchy.

The KSA's relationship with WWE - how many statements to the effect of "It's something" did you read in connection to that Lacey Evans Vs. Natalya match? - functions to portray Saudi Arabia in a more progressive light to the western world, the ambition of which, to the more cynical among us, is to deflect from several, escalating, human rights atrocities facilitated by the Kingdom.

Newcastle United will, in the event of the completion of the takeover, be used as a vehicle for the same purpose. Advertisement hoardings, overseas friendly games: however the involvement manifests, it will carefully present to the football fan the notion that Saudi Arabia is a normal and better place than that which you might have read about, OK?

CONT'D....(3 of 5)

Advertisement
Contributor
Contributor

Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and surefire Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!