WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has said he does not see why female superstars should be paid for the Greatest Royal Rumble, as they did not appear. 

Speaking on his podcast, Ross said how he is a huge supporter of women's athletics, but does not feel anyone should be paid for a show they did not perform on.

He said: "It’s not everybody’s right to be on any card. You earn your right to be on the card."

In an agreement with Saudi Arabia, WWE banned any female talent from appearing on the Greatest Royal Rumble, due to the customs and traditions of the country. 

The legendary commentator also said how he does not know if the women were paid, alluding to speculation that the women will have been paid, due to being unable to perform at live events in the U.S, without the male talent. 

He said: "I don’t know if they were paid or not. I don’t know why they would have been paid and I may piss some people off but I’m just being honest. It’s my problem I have sometimes, being honest.”