The WWE put out a press release on WWE Crown Jewel. The most noteworthy portion of the press release is that the event is now being advertised for King Saud University Stadium, a venue that only seats 25,000. As recently as last month, the event was being advertised for King Fahd International Stadium, a venue with a capacity of 68,000.

It is entirely possible that unrelated logistical issues forced the change of arena. However, given that the Greatest Royal Rumble took place in the 62,000 seat King Abdullah Sports City, the move to a smaller venue likely indicates concern over potential ticket sales.

Here’s the Full Press Release from the WWE:

WWE® CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH SET FOR CROWN JEWEL
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA and STAMFORD, Conn., October 6, 2018 – The WWE Championship match featuring AJ Styles vs. Daniel Bryan will take place at Crown Jewel at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, November 2.

Additionally, Crown Jewel will also include a Universal Championship Triple Threat match featuring Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman, and the first-ever WWE World Cup tournament to determine the best in the world.

General Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia Chairman His Excellency Turki Al Sheikh, WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, invite the world to celebrate this signature event. Following the sold-out Greatest Royal Rumble in April, this is the second event as part of a long-term partnership between WWE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Crown Jewel will stream live on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view outside of the Middle East. Ticket availability will be announced in the coming weeks.