Report: WWE Changes Start Time For Crown Jewel Go-Home RAW

WWE is reportedly adjusting the start time for the final episode of Monday Night RAW before Crown Jewel 2026, with the Monday, November 2 broadcast reportedly set to kick off at a special time. The change comes as WWE and its parent company, TKO, keep a close eye on the security situation in Saudi Arabia ahead of the premium live event.

The scrutiny stems from recent attacks targeting airports in the region, along with a U.S. Embassy advisory warning Americans of possible travel disruptions tied to the unrest. Those developments have reportedly prompted questions about logistics surrounding Crown Jewel, which has become one of WWE’s marquee international dates since the company’s partnership with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority began in 2018.

It’s not unusual for WWE to tweak broadcast windows for shows that air opposite major international events, especially when a live Crown Jewel card means talent, production crews, and sometimes even go-home show segments are being coordinated around travel to Riyadh. A start-time shift for the final RAW before the show lines up with that kind of adjustment, though the exact reasoning tied to the security concerns hasn’t been detailed beyond the broader advisories already circulating.

WWE has leaned heavily into its Saudi Arabia business in recent years, and Crown Jewel typically features high-profile matches and milestone moments that get built across the preceding weeks of RAW and SmackDown. A go-home show carries extra weight in that build, so any change to when or how it airs is worth watching, particularly if it signals broader caution around the event itself rather than a routine scheduling quirk.

For now, there’s no indication that Crown Jewel is in jeopardy or that the card is being altered. The reported update appears to be limited to the November 2 RAW broadcast time, not the location or plans for the premium live event. Still, the mention of airport attacks and an embassy advisory is the kind of detail that tends to draw attention in pro wrestling circles, given how much international travel is baked into a Saudi Arabia show — wrestlers, referees, camera operators, and executives all making the trip overseas.

WWE has not made any public comment confirming the specifics of the schedule change or addressing the security concerns directly. As Crown Jewel approaches, expect more details to emerge about the final go-home show’s broadcast plans, as well as any further word from WWE or TKO about how they’re navigating the situation in Saudi Arabia. PW Exclusive will continue to track developments as the November 2 RAW and the Crown Jewel event itself draw closer.