If WWE thought they had a problem before, the uncertainty around the future Saudi Arabia and WWE relationship could affect keeping talent and signing stars and attractions.

There's a very good chance WWE may not be able to afford bringing in guys like Tyson Fury or retaining stars like Randy Orton if their struggles with this Saudi Arabia contract continue. The latest news is that WWE stock is plummeting thanks to the controversy surrounding the Crown Jewel show, rumors of WWE having to cut the live feed to ensure payment on the event, and unsubstantiated speculation the Saudi Government wants out of the deal they have with WWE.

WWE Public Relations has posted a statement saying everything is fine, there were no payment issues as the company is expanding it's relationship, but there aren't a lot of people sure what the future really holds. And, if the relationship is rocky, this would be a massive blow to WWE's bottom line.

Even if WWE does keep the relationship going, this could affect future signings with stars who have no desire to work these shows again and this puts WWE in a bit of a bind. Either, the company keeps the money flowing in which they need because of signed extensions that were based on the fact their 10-year deal with the Saudi Government was guaranteed, or WWE hopes Saudi pulls out and WWE can no longer afford to bring in guys like Fury, or spend the $2 million reportedly given to Goldberg, among others.

Vince McMahon would still have two large large television deals to fall back on, but the loss in international revenue would affect everyday business.

What Does WWE Stand To Lose?

It has been well documented that talent like Randy Orton is teasing heading to AEW as his contract comes due in 2020. The one thing rumored to be keeping him in WWE was the money he'd make on an extension. What if that money wasn't there? The same goes for talent like The Revival, Luke Harper, Rusev or others who have given thought to jumping ship.

So too, what about WWE stars who are now already upset about all this Saudi drama? The one thing that might have allowed them to overlook the issues, right or wrong, was money. If that money stops coming in, why would they stay?

This isn't even counting the fact that WWE has started spending money on things they couldn't afford because of these Saudi shows. The more dirt gets spilled on this situation and the more speculation there's a problem between WWE and the Saudi Prince, the more fans could start to see these issues show up on the everyday roster.

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