Saudi Arabia Reportedly Interested In Buying WWE, But The Asking Price Is High
Triple H is staying out of the WWE sale and remaining tight-lipped on the matter, but interest in the company is reportedly high. According to Dave Meltzer of "Wrestling Observer Radio," Saudi Arabia is keen to acquire WWE, but it's unclear if they're willing to spend $9 billion from the Public Investment Fund in order to make it happen.
However, Meltzer noted that Saudi Arabia wants to buy WWE for more than business reasons, which might make them the most likely party to shell out that type of money. He compared the situation to the country's Public Investment Fund financing LIV Golf and investing in soccer, which has led to accusations of "sportswashing." Similar to those situations, acquiring WWE would help bolster the reputation of Saudi Arabia in the eyes of outsiders, as the country has been heavily criticized over human rights issues.
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