According to Barstool Sports' Robbie Fox, both John Cena and Daniel Bryan have made it clear to WWE that they will not be attending the Crown Jewel PPV which takes place in Saudi Arabia on November 2nd. Wrestling Observer Radio has also learned that WWE Creative has been informed of the leader of the Cenation's absence but there's currently no word on Bryan's status.
If accurate, this is huge. Cena is supposed to be competing in the Crown Jewel World Cup but after everything that's been revealed about what's happened in Saudi Arabia, the aspiring Hollywood A-Lister has found himself at the centre of a media storm in which footage of him praising the country has been played again and again. Bryan, meanwhile, is well-known for his strong political views.
With tickets still not on sale for the show and there now presumably being no WWE Championship match, who knows what comes next. Will more Superstars drop out? We'll keep you updated.