In Pictures: WWE superstars wrestle in Riyadh

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In Pictures: WWE superstars wrestle in Riyadh

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

Published: November 03, 2019 12:27 Compiled by Sara Al Shurafa

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20191103_Riyadh — Fireworks at the opening of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Riyadh Image Credit: AFP

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20191103_WWe — Mansoor (R) fights against Cesaro during the WWE Crown Jewel ppv in Riyadh Image Credit: AFP

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wrestiling — 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 Image Credit: AP

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20191103_bobby — Bobby Lashley stands in the ring prior to his fight Image Credit: Reuters

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20191103_Tyson — Tyson Fury makes his entrance prior to his fight during the World Wrestling Entertainment Image Credit: Reuters

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20191103_wrestling — Bobby Lashley stands in the ring prior to his fight Image Credit: Reuters

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20191103_hulk — Even Hulk Hogan was there in Riyadh this weekend Image Credit: Reuters

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20191103_Seth — 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 Image Credit: Reuters

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20191103_WWE2 — 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. Image Credit: Reuters

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20191103_WWE1 — A Saudi wrestling fan celebrates as he watches the World Wrestling Entertainment "WWE" Crown Jewel matches at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh Image Credit: Reuters

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