Report: John Cena Still Refusing To Work Crown Jewel; US State Department Never Contacted WWE

John Cena isn't budging. 

A🌟ccording t🙈o and , John Cena is still refusing to go to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel.

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Pollock had previously reported that WWE🐭 creative was told Cena would be off the show. Daniel Bryan was also reportedly refusing to work the event. According to , Bryan told WWE management he will not compete at the event due to the Saudi government꧅’s reported involvement in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

WWE decided on Thursday morning that, despite pressure from those in the company, mainstream media, US Senators, and more, Crown Jewe💮l will move forward as scheduled on Nov. 2 in Saudi Arabia. Previous reports stated that WWE was waiting for the State Departmen꧑t 💫to step in and tell them not to hold the event.

 reports that the State Departmenℱt had nothing to do with WWE's decision and was not in contact with the company.

As of now, both John Cena and Daniel Bryan are being adv♕ertised to appear at Crown Jewel.

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