- As noted,*Sami Zayn*was not in yesterday's*Greatest Royal Rumble*match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Sami is of Syrian descent and started the #SamiForSyria mobile clinic in Syria last Summer. Saudi Arabia and Syria cut off relations in 2012. Sami did make mention of being in the match on*Raw*this past Monday night when he said that the the event was called "The Greatest Royal Rumble" because*Kevin Owens*and himself were going to win the Rumble match, although later a segment was shot where Sami said he wasn't feeling well and hinted that he wouldn't be able to go to Saudi Arabia.*WWE*has since sent out a statement about Zayn's absence:
"WWE is committed to embracing individuals from all backgrounds while respecting local customs and cultural differences around the world."