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Is WWE Upset With Gunther For Skipping Crown Jewel

Is WWE Upset With Gunther For Skipping Crown Jewel
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Per NY Fights: Per NY Fights: Finn Bálor was one of the matches the WWE Universe was looking forward to at Crown Jewel. Reports say that the match didn’t take place at WWE Crown Jewel because Gunther refused to travel to Saudi Arabia due to safety concerns.

Story timeline · 5 reports

  1. Match Made: Reason WWE Scrapped Gunther vs. Finn Balor at Crown Jewel 2026 Revealed — ReportDuring early preparations for the 2026 WWE Crown Jewel Premium Live Event, promotional material near the original venue advertised a match between Finn Balor…
  2. WWE Delays Gunther vs. Finn Balor MatchWWE higher-ups decided against booking a singles match between Gunther and Finn Balor at Crown Jewel, even though promotional material had been created for it.
  3. Crown Jewel Fallout, More — Lineup For Tonight’s WWE RawThe first WWE Raw following Crown Jewel takes place tonight from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
  4. Match Made: WWE Scraps Planned Gunther vs. Finn Balor Match From Crown Jewel LineupThe two were involved in an angle on RAW, but WWE never followed through by adding their match to the Crown Jewel lineup.

Sources: NY Fights · AOL.com · Wrestling Inc · 411Mania · Ringside News

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