Cristiano Ronaldo In WWE? Football Icon Being Lined Up For Crown Jewel Event: Report
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Cristiano Ronaldo could appear in the WWE Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia this November.
One of the finest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, could embark upon a new adventure in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese footballer, who is playing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr at present, is reportedly being lined up for an appearance at WWE's Crown Jewel event in the country. WWE is said to be planning a move to push the popularity of Crown Jewel by inviting Ronaldo as a big-name guest at the event. The event is set to be held in Saudi Arabia in November.
Ronaldo's arrival has already taken Saudi Arabia to new heights in the sporting spectrum. Since his reported USD 215 million a season in December 2022, Ronaldo has helped Al-Nassr make headlines in the football ecosystem. Not just on the field, Ronaldo's arrival has had a ripple effect on Saudi football off it too.
Be it viewership, fan interest, social media activities, Saudi football has been on the rise since Ronaldo's arrival. Now, WWE is also looking to cash-in on the opportunity and push the craze of their events to new heights in the region.
As per a report in Spanish publication AS, WWE's new owners, Endeavor, are keen to boost Crown Jewel's profile and potential revenue by making Ronaldo a part of the event. But, they also have a plan to make the deal a lucrative one for Ronaldo.
In exchange for his appearance, WWE could reportedly look to pay him a large appearance fee.
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