-- According to a report by @TheBradShepard, the reason Sami Zayn was not at the Greatest Royal Rumble is because WWE officials held him off the card due to him being a Syrian-Muslim and considering that political relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria have been strained for a long time.
-- When asked why Zayn was not at the event, WWE gave the following statement:
"WWE is committed to embracing individuals from all backgrounds while respecting local customs and cultural differences around the world."
-- Drew McIntyre was reportedly not used at the Greatest Royal Rumble due to the fact that he joined the Raw brand too late to arrange for a work visa to be sorted out that would allow him to travel to Saudi Arabia.
