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The forthcoming WWE PLE Crown Jewel is on the horizon. While a plethora of captivating matches are booked for the event, there are chances of some more being booked further. With such an enthralling event ahead, the fans are also waiting for it with bated breath. However, one such update concerning an enormous figure in sports entertainment might disappoint the fans who are eagerly waiting for the Saudi Arabian event.

Since the beginning, the chances of Brock Lesnar’s return have seemed thin. But his fans firmly believed that the chances were still alive concerning his return to Crown Jewel. Now, news from PWInsider popped out, which laid bare the reason Brock Lesnar missed that cosmic event.

The real reason why Brock Lesnar will miss the upcoming event

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PWinsider Elite has reported that Lesnar won’t be part of the upcoming WWE event. The former world champion and part-time star has been a hot topic because of his much-awaited return. However, WWE didn’t have plans to include him on the show. Actually, the Stamford-based promotion believes that the event itself is brimming over with high-quality matches, and because of that, Lesnar won’t be needed for the show.

With the news becoming certain, this will be the first time that Lesnar won’t appear in the Saudi Arabian PLE. Now we have to see how the event goes without Lesnar.

Brock Lesnar has an impeccable record in Saudi Arabia

Indeed, Brock Lesnar has been an integral part of the biannual event deal for Saudi Arabia. Since all those events have a history of having numerous icons and legends, Lesnar’s appearance was also obvious to many. As history suggests, whenever WWE wanted to sell its event in Saudi Arabia, they used Lesnar as their trump card.

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Being a top-tier draw for the promotion, Lesnar has an incredible record in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In total, The Beast has fought eight matches in the Saudi Arabian event, among which he has only lost one, which was against the Roman Reigns in 2021. Well, this proves how grand Lesnar’s stature is when it comes to fighting in front of Saudis.

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With the absence of Lesnar because of the reasons mentioned above, we have to see if the Stamford-based promotion pulls this off in style. In fact, they also have two major title matches added to the official match card, which will surely increase the grandiosity of the upcoming event. What do you make of the reasoning behind Lesnar’s absence? Let us know in the comments section below.

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