WWE Sparks Outrage in Israel With Its “The Invasion” Event on October 7

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced a new event titled “The Invasion,” scheduled for October 7.

The name and date have sparked outrage in Israel, where media outlets criticized the decision as “stupidity and insensitivity.”

The backlash stems from the fact that October 7, 2023, marks the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on southern Israel.

Israeli commentators argue that pairing this date with the word “Invasion” evokes painful associations.

While WWE has used the title before—most notably in 2001 for a storyline—it did not carry the same weight.

Now, with the context of last year’s events, the announcement has raised serious questions.

Is this an unfortunate oversight by WWE, or a deliberate attempt to court controversy?