In Pictures: WWE superstars wrestle in Riyadh

WWE Crown Jewel event hosted Saudi first women's wrestling match

Last updated: November 03, 2019 | 13:47

Compiled by Sara Al Shurafa

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Fireworks at the opening of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Riyadh

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Mansoor (R) fights against Cesaro during the WWE Crown Jewel ppv in Riyadh

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Saudi fans watch World Wrestling Entertainment "WWE" stars Lacey Evans, at top, takes down Natalya Neidhart as they play the first-ever women's wrestling match in Saudi at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh

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WWE superstars Natalya and Lacey Evans starred in the first ever women's wrestling match in Saudi Arabia on Thursday,

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Bobby Lashley stands in the ring prior to his fight

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Tyson Fury makes his entrance prior to his fight during the World Wrestling Entertainment

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Bobby Lashley stands in the ring prior to his fight

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Fans film Saudi wrestler Mansoor, as he enters his match of the World Wrestling Entertainment "WWE"

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AJ Styles fights against Humberto Carrillo during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Riyadh

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Even Hulk Hogan was there in Riyadh this weekend

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Seth Rollins during the press conference in Riyadh before the match has tweeted 'Unstoppable', Seth is an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name Seth Rollins

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Thursday's landmark match was part of the WWE Crown Jewel event which took place at Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium, which can seat 68,000 spectators. Former boxing champion Tyson Fury also competed, defeating Braun Strowman.

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A Saudi wrestling fan celebrates as he watches the World Wrestling Entertainment "WWE" Crown Jewel matches at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh

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