SmackDown 1000 closed with a short and s🙈weet statement by the Undertakeཧr that was notable for how the crowd reacted.
The Undertaker stated, "At Crown Jewel, I have three words for DX: Rest. In. Peace."
At the mention of "Crown Jewel," a smattering of boos can be heard from the crowd. You can view Taker's promo and listen to the boos the video above. Fans in attendance confirmed to Fightful that the boos were audible in their section. One fan said, "It ꦰwas easily the most unpopular topic o💧f the night."
Crown Jewel has been mired in controversy due to the alleged involvement of the Saudi Arabia government in the disappearance and alleged murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. recently reported that WWE talent is u🤡ncomfortable in traveling to Saudi Arabia for the event. Thus far, the only offi𒀰cial statement made by WWE is that they are "currently monitoring the situation." As of nowꦐ, they have no plans to back out of the Nov. 2 date.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sal🐲man has denie꧂d any involvement in the disappearance of Khashoggi.