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UFC, WWE Workers Reportedly Frustrated Over Working in Saudi Arabia Amid Safety Concerns
Over the years, the UFC and WWE, under the TKO umbrella, have found a major fanbase in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia. The growing popularity has led the promotions to make the trip multiple times a year with grand spectacles headlined by marquee stars. But the workers–who make the events possible for TKO—aren’t
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- EssentiallySportsUFC, WWE Workers Reportedly Frustrated Over Working in Saudi Arabia Amid Safety ConcernsOver the years, the UFC and WWE, under the TKO umbrella, have found a major fanbase in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia. The growing popularity has led the promotions to make the trip multiple times a year with grand spectacles headlined by marquee stars. But the workers–who make the events possible for TKO—aren’t
- Yahoo SportsInside TKO's Saudi Arabia crisis: UFC, WWE workers speak out as safety fears escalate — 'Everyone just can't believe this'TKO employees say they're being forced to make an impossible choice: Travel to Saudi Arabia amid an escalating military conflict, or risk losing their livelihoods. As the company presses ahead, workers speak of mounting fear, frustration and anger over a perceived disregard for their safety.