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#2 Stephanie McMahon has never performed for WWE in Saudi Arabia
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Despite being a huge influence behind the scenes, WWE's Chief Brand Officer has never appeared for the company in Saudi Arabia. Stephanie McMahon has been an advocate for WWE's women's division and pushed to make sure they get their moment in Saudi Arabia.
Stephanie McMahon spoke with Jonathan Snow of Bleacher Report leading into the first-ever women's match in Saudi Arabia:
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"It's been a part of our goal since day one when we first announced our deal in Saudi Arabia. It's been a year and a half and now we finally have this opportunity, this ground breaking opportunity, and we couldn't be more proud," Stephanie McMahon said. (h/t Bleacher Report)
Who knows, maybe one day the whole women's division will be allowed to perform in the country. Stephanie McMahon can lead them out by being the proud advocate that she has been over the years.
#1 Sami Zayn has never performed on WWE's televised Saudi Araba events
Sami Zayn, sadly, has similar circumstances to Noam Dar. Because of his Syrian heritage, he was ultimately barred from appearing on Saudi shows. Zayn does an unbelievable amount of charity work for Syria. Unfortunately, Saudi Arabia and the country have strained relations.
Interestingly, Sami has performed in the country previously, during WWE's house show tour in 2014. Since the strategic partnership between WWE and the Saudi Sports Authority, Zayn has not been welcomed.
Sami Zayn spoke with Catch Newz about his omission in an interview in 2019:
"I did a show a few years ago there. But with the new WWE partnership, I have not had a chance to perform. It’s a complicated thing, difficult to explain. But for the moment, I can not say much and that in favor of any side. Maybe it will change, but for now no change. It’s a complicated answer and I do not know how to explain it," Sami Zayn said. (h/t Sescoops)
The country's stance is unlikely to change in the near future. The former Intercontinental Champion has stated that he is happy to sit the events out regardless.
