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WWE Reportedly Has Backup U.S. City in Place for Crown Jewel 2026

WWE is reportedly preparing a contingency plan for Crown Jewel 2026 as ongoing conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about holding the premium live event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Despite the security concerns, Riyadh remains WWE’s publicly announced destination for the November event. However, a new report indicates the company has a backup location in the United States under consideration if circumstances force a change of plans.

According to F4WOnline‘s Bryan Alvarez, WWE continues to plan for Crown Jewel to take place in Saudi Arabia but has another option available.

“As of 10 AM ET today, Riyadh is still the plan for Crown Jewel, although there is a backup city in the US that is on the table,” Alvarez reported.

Security Concerns Raise Questions About Crown Jewel

The report comes amid escalating violence and security concerns across the Middle East. According to the supplied report, operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were recently suspended following an airstrike attributed to Houthi forces. The reported strikes left 12 people dead and approximately 300 injured.

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia also issued a security alert advising American citizens to avoid the airport and surrounding areas. The warning highlighted the possibility of flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions.

The U.S. State Department’s Level 3 travel advisory for the region has added to concerns about travel and event logistics.

While these developments could complicate WWE’s plans, the company has not publicly announced a relocation or cancellation of Crown Jewel.

WWE Still Promoting Riyadh as Host City

WWE continues to promote Riyadh as the destination for Crown Jewel. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque recently shared a new poster advertising the event, with Saudi Arabia still listed as the host location.

For now, there has been no official announcement that WWE intends to move the show. The reported backup city would give the company another option if the security situation makes staging the event in Saudi Arabia unfeasible.

When Is WWE Crown Jewel 2026?

Crown Jewel 2026 is scheduled for November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Riyadh Season Stadium in the King Abdullah Financial District.

For the time being, Riyadh remains the planned host city. Whether WWE ultimately needs to activate its reported U.S. contingency plan will depend on how the situation develops in the coming weeks.

WWE Crown Jewel and WrestleMania 43 Plans Face Security Concerns After U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia Issues New Security Alert

WWE’s plans to hold major events in Saudi Arabia are facing renewed scrutiny following a security alert issued by the U.S. Embassy amid escalating tensions involving Iran and ongoing threats against Saudi Arabian airports and airspace.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Riyadh published the alert on October 7, advising American citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened vigilance due to the developing security situation. The warning has raised further questions about WWE’s upcoming Crown Jewel premium live event and WrestleMania 43, both of which are scheduled to take place in Riyadh.

Despite the concerns, WWE has not announced any changes to either event as of the latest available information.

U.S. Embassy Warns of Potential Travel Disruptions

According to the security alert, the ongoing conflict and public threats from Houthi forces could lead to further escalation, including potential disruptions to air travel throughout Saudi Arabia.

The embassy urged U.S. citizens to monitor their travel arrangements closely, check directly with airlines and airports for flight updates, and follow guidance issued by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense authorities.

Americans were also advised to keep a low profile, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, and stay away from areas with a significant police presence.

The alert additionally warned against traveling near the Yemen border, with certain restrictions in place for U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. State Department had already issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia in September, encouraging Americans to reconsider travel to the country. Some areas are subject to a Level 4 advisory, the highest level, which advises against travel and may recommend that U.S. citizens leave.

While the embassy confirmed that regular and emergency consular services remain available, the warning highlights the potential risks facing travelers as the regional security situation develops.

WWE Crown Jewel Still Scheduled for November 7

WWE is currently scheduled to hold Crown Jewel in Riyadh on November 7, 2026. The event is one of the company’s major international premium live events and is part of WWE’s ongoing partnership with Saudi Arabia.

However, the latest security alert could add to the concerns surrounding the show, particularly for WWE personnel, production crews, performers, and fans who will need to travel to the country.

Reports from September indicated that construction was expected to begin on a temporary outdoor venue at Riyadh Seasonal Stadium, where Crown Jewel is scheduled to take place.

There have also been reports of internal questions within WWE about whether the ongoing conflict could lead to changes or a potential postponement. According to WrestleVotes Radio, as reported by Fightful Select, individuals who regularly travel to Saudi Arabia for WWE events had been asking internally about the possibility of rescheduling Crown Jewel.

So far, however, there has been no official announcement indicating that the event will be moved or canceled.

WrestleMania 43 Also Scheduled for Riyadh in 2027

The situation could have implications beyond Crown Jewel, as WWE is also planning to bring WrestleMania 43 to Riyadh in April 2027.

WrestleMania is WWE’s biggest annual event, making the Saudi Arabian show a significant part of the company’s long-term international strategy.

With several months remaining before WrestleMania 43, it is too early to determine whether the current security concerns will affect those plans. Much will depend on how the regional situation develops and whether travel conditions improve or deteriorate in the coming months.

For now, there has been no official announcement that WWE intends to relocate WrestleMania 43.

Will WWE Make Any Changes?

The latest embassy warning does not confirm that Crown Jewel or WrestleMania 43 will be affected. However, potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and broader travel disruptions could create logistical challenges if the security situation worsens.

WWE will need to consider the circumstances as it approaches Crown Jewel, especially given the number of people and resources involved in producing a major international event.

At this stage, the company appears to be proceeding with its existing plans for Riyadh, although that could change depending on future developments.

For WWE fans, the key question is whether the situation will remain stable enough for the November event to go ahead as scheduled. Until WWE provides an official update, Crown Jewel remains planned for November 7, with WrestleMania 43 still slated for April 2027.

Any decision to change those plans would likely depend on security assessments, travel conditions, and discussions with the relevant authorities and local partners.

WWE Reportedly Reviewing Crown Jewel Plans Following Updated Saudi Arabia Travel Advisory

WWE is reportedly discussing contingency plans for this year’s Crown Jewel event following an updated travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department.

Crown Jewel remains scheduled for November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but recent reports indicate company officials have begun internal conversations about the situation after Saudi Arabia was placed under a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory. According to the report, WWE still intends to hold an event on that date, even if circumstances were to require a change in location.

The advisory cites regional security concerns, including the threat of missile and drone attacks, as well as risks related to armed conflict and terrorism. While Saudi Arabia as a whole is listed at Level 3, certain areas near the Yemen border are designated Level 4, which advises against travel.

Discussion about the situation surfaced during a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, where Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer addressed the advisory and its potential impact on WWE’s upcoming international schedule. Meltzer noted that Crown Jewel is the immediate concern, while also pointing out that WrestleMania 43 is currently scheduled for Riyadh in 2027.

Additional reporting from WrestleVotes stated that internal discussions are taking place within WWE regarding the travel advisory. While no final decision has reportedly been made, a company source confirmed the matter is being evaluated.

According to the report, WWE is expected to hold a show on November 7 regardless of whether it ultimately takes place in Riyadh. The date itself is reportedly tied to an ESPN-related commitment, making the event difficult to move from the calendar even if the venue were to change.

The company has already adjusted its schedule leading into Crown Jewel, with Raw and SmackDown reportedly set for a rare double taping at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center prior to the event, giving talent and staff additional travel flexibility.

Financial considerations have also been part of the discussion. Alvarez noted that significant revenue is associated with the event, while Meltzer suggested that, if necessary, WWE could potentially make up a postponed Saudi event later under its existing agreement rather than losing that revenue outright.

This is not the first time WWE has monitored developments in the region before a major Saudi Arabia event. Earlier this year, the company reportedly evaluated regional tensions before ultimately proceeding with scheduled plans. WWE President Nick Khan previously stated that the company relies on both internal security assessments and government guidance when determining whether international travel is appropriate.

As of now, Crown Jewel remains scheduled for Riyadh on November 7, and WWE has not announced any changes to the event.

Seth Rollins Injury At WWE Crown Jewel Reportedly Led To Major Creative Shift in WWE’s “Vision” Storyline

The shocking betrayal of Seth Rollins on Monday Night Raw wasn’t part of the long-term plan—at least, not yet. According to new reports from PWInsider and Fightful Select, WWE was forced to make a “heavy creative pivot” following a legitimate injury to the World Heavyweight Champion at Crown Jewel.

Just days after standing tall alongside Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman at the Perth premium live event, Rollins was blindsided by his own allies on Raw. The sudden fracture of The Vision—the faction that had seemed rock-solid heading into Crown Jewel—was reportedly written on the fly to explain Rollins’ upcoming absence from TV.

Sources tell PWInsider that Rollins was spotted with his arm in a sling after his win over Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in Perth. The injury apparently occurred when Rollins went for a high-risk coast-to-coast headbutt. Despite getting hurt mid-match, he powered through to finish the bout and retain his title.

Fightful Select added that the original plan had been for Breakker’s eventual split from Rollins to unfold sometime next year, but the injury forced WWE to move that storyline up. With Rollins now sidelined, Breakker and Reed are reportedly being positioned for a bigger spotlight much sooner than expected.

At this point, there’s no confirmed timetable for Rollins’ return. He’s said to be undergoing medical testing later this week to assess the severity of the shoulder injury.

The timing couldn’t be worse for The Vision’s Architect. Rollins had been locked in a heated rivalry with CM Punk, whom he defeated for the World Heavyweight Championship after a dramatic Money in the Bank cash-in at SummerSlam. In a twist of irony, that title win had been built around fake rumors of a Rollins injury—now, real life seems to have imitated storyline.

WWE fans will now have to wait to see how the company adjusts both the Vision storyline and the Punk feud while their champion recovers.

WWE Crown Jewel 10/11/2025 (Results)

Quick Results

  • Bronson Reed def. Roman Reigns (Australian Street Fight)
  • Stephanie Vaquer def. Tiffany Stratton – Women’s Crown Jewel Championship
  • John Cena def. AJ Styles
  • Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY def. The Kabuki Warriors
  • Seth Rollins def. Cody Rhodes – Men’s Crown Jewel Championship

Bronson Reed Defeats Roman Reigns in an Australian Street Fight

Perth’s own Bronson Reed earned the biggest win of his career, knocking off Roman Reigns in a wild Street Fight that turned the arena into a playground of destruction.

Reigns opened strong, controlling Reed with signature strikes and even working in some local flavor — wielding a cricket bat, rugby ball, and trash can like a one-man sports montage. But Reed’s power eventually broke through, and things escalated fast once Bron Breakker stormed out to spear Reigns through the barricade.

The Usos made a shocking return to even the odds, briefly helping Roman regain control, but a chaotic sequence ended with Jey accidentally spearing his own cousin through a table. Reed capitalized, hit a crushing Tsunami splash, and pinned the “Tribal Chief” in front of his home-country fans.

Post-match, Reigns tore into Jimmy and Jey for disobeying him, saying he “didn’t need their help” and ordering them to stay away — at least until Christmas. It was a meltdown that could mark another fracture in The Bloodline’s story.

Stephanie Vaquer Becomes WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Champion

La Primera made history again, defeating Tiffany Stratton in a technical, hard-hitting match to claim the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship.

The two women traded chain wrestling early, showing off crisp counters and athleticism before the match turned physical. Stratton found her rhythm mid-way with her signature handspring elbow and power offense, but Vaquer’s precision striking and submissions slowly wore her down.

After surviving the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, Vaquer connected with a beautiful corkscrew moonsault to seal the victory. Triple H presented her with the championship belt and ring, and a visibly emotional Vaquer delivered a heartfelt promo thanking fans for believing in her journey. Perth responded with a thunderous “You deserve it” chant — and they weren’t wrong.

John Cena Tops AJ Styles in a Classic Showcase

For longtime fans, this one was pure nostalgia — and pure class. John Cena and AJ Styles revisited their legendary rivalry in a match that felt like a greatest hits album for both men.

Cena showed respect from the start, handing ring announcer Alicia Taylor a handwritten intro for Styles, referencing his TNA and Bullet Club accolades. What followed was twenty minutes of tight, competitive wrestling — reversals, callbacks, hitting each other with a lot of famous finishers of wrestling greats and a whole lot of near falls.

One cool moment came when Cena paid homage to Bray Wyatt with a Sister Abagail to Styles which caused the fans to bring out the fireflies.

Styles unleashed a full arsenal of classics, including the Phenomenal Forearm and Styles Clash, but Cena kept kicking out. In the end, a top-rope Attitude Adjustment followed by one final AA did the job. The two embraced post-match as the crowd gave them a standing ovation — a true love letter to their shared history.

Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY Defeat The Kabuki Warriors

Hometown hero Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY united to take down Asuka and Kairi Sane in an electric tag team bout that blended Japanese aggression with Aussie attitude.

The Kabuki Warriors isolated IYO early, cutting off the ring and punishing her with pinpoint strikes. But once Rhea finally tagged in, the match flipped fast — Ripley bulldozed both opponents and nearly finished Sane with a RipTide before chaos took over.

After a series of counters and double-teams, Ripley hit the RipTide and SKY followed with her trademark moonsault to score the win. The Perth crowd roared for Ripley, who celebrated with her championship belt and IYO after the match.

Seth Rollins Wins the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship Over Cody Rhodes

In a main event that had “match of the night” written all over it, Seth “Freakin’” Rollins finally overcame Cody Rhodes to capture the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship.

Both men wrestled like they had something to prove, trading technical holds early before turning the bout into a slugfest. Cody nearly had it won after a springboard Cutter and CrossRhodes, but a referee bump changed everything.

Rollins, torn between his ego and his conscience, ultimately gave in to the darker side — cracking Rhodes with his diamond watch before hitting two Stomps (one from the top rope) to secure the three count.

After the bell, Rollins celebrated with Triple H and delivered a fiery promo calling himself “the greatest of all time” and “a Visionary. A Revolutionary. Seth Freakin’ Rollins.” Stephanie Vaquer joined him in the ring for the closing moment — the two new Crown Jewel champions standing tall as fireworks lit up the Perth sky.

WWE Crown Jewel 10/11/2025 (Card)

AEW Crown Jewel – Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8am ET / 5am PT – RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

CARD

  • Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins
  • Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Women’s World  Champion Stephanie Vaquer
  • John Cena vs. AJ Styles
  • Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
  • Australian Street Fight: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed

WWE Crown Jewel Heads to Australia in 2025 as Part of Takeover Perth

WWE is shaking up its international playbook in a big way. After six straight years of making Riyadh, Saudi Arabia the home of Crown Jewel, the company is officially moving the premium live event to new territory in 2025 — Perth, Western Australia.

Per WWE’s latest press release, Crown Jewel 2025 will emanate from RAC Arena on Saturday, October 11. The event is now part of Takeover Perth, a three-night WWE tour that also includes live editions of SmackDown on Friday, October 10, and Raw on Monday, October 13 — both also set to take place at RAC Arena.

One major name already confirmed for the weekend is none other than Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena. As part of his farewell tour, Cena’s appearance in Perth will mark his final WWE performance in Australia, making the event a historic moment for both the company and fans down under. Local stars Grayson Waller and Rhea Ripley have also been involved in promoting the event, teasing a strong Australian presence on the card.

In terms of what fans can expect inside the ring, Crown Jewel 2025 will once again feature the unique Crown Jewel Championship matches. These “champion vs. champion” showdowns pit WWE’s reigning titleholders against each other to crown the best of the best. Last year, Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan became the inaugural winners, defeating GUNTHER and Nia Jax in standout bouts.

This isn’t WWE’s first foray into Perth. In 2024, the company packed out Optus Stadium for Elimination Chamber, where Ripley headlined with a title defense against Jax. That show set a strong precedent for WWE’s growing footprint in the Australian market — and Takeover Perth looks poised to build on that momentum.

Ticket details for all three events will be released in the coming weeks, but fans in Australia should be ready: WWE is bringing one of its biggest spectacles to their backyard for the first time ever.

What WWE’s Crown Jewel Move to Australia Means for Its Global Strategy

WWE’s decision to relocate Crown Jewel from Saudi Arabia to Australia in 2025 isn’t just a logistical change — it’s a strong signal about the company’s evolving global game plan under the TKO Group Holdings banner.

Since its inception in 2018, Crown Jewel has been the crown jewel (pun intended) of WWE’s long-term partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was more than just a premium live event — it was a statement, part of the company’s expansive and lucrative “WWE in the Middle East” initiative. But with the announcement that Crown Jewel 2025 will take place in Perth, Western Australia as part of Takeover Perth, WWE appears to be widening its scope with a strategic pivot.

Here’s what this could mean for the company’s international direction:

1. Diversifying Global Partnerships

WWE’s Saudi Arabia deal is still in place, and the company will likely continue holding Night of Champions or other major events in the region. But moving Crown Jewel to Australia suggests WWE wants to lessen its reliance on a single international market. By expanding marquee events into countries like Australia, they’re not just spreading financial risk — they’re also spreading opportunity.

2. Capitalizing on Hot Markets

Australia is a proven hotbed for wrestling fandom. WWE’s return to Perth in 2024 with Elimination Chamber saw strong attendance and buzz, especially with homegrown stars like Rhea Ripley and Grayson Waller featured prominently. By bringing Crown Jewel to RAC Arena, WWE is banking on a market that’s already fired up — and this time, they’re bringing Raw, SmackDown, and a PLE for a full-scale takeover.

3. Boosting the Prestige of Crown Jewel

When Crown Jewel launched, it was often criticized as a glorified exhibition show — a big-budget event without much long-term storyline impact. That perception shifted in recent years, especially with the introduction of the Crown Jewel Championship concept. Moving the event to a new continent and pairing it with core programming (like Raw and SmackDown) elevates the prestige even more, aligning it with WWE’s major four PLEs.

4. Strengthening the Retirement Tour Narrative

With John Cena confirmed for his final WWE appearance in Australia during Takeover Perth, WWE is using global tentpoles to tell a bigger story. This isn’t just about creating buzz — it’s about giving Cena’s farewell tour worldwide relevance, and there’s no better way to do that than having him headline a globally rebranded event.

5. Testing the Waters for More Global Takeovers

Takeover Perth might be the prototype for a new touring model. Pairing two live TV tapings with a major PLE in one international city over a long weekend makes production and promotion more efficient — and gives fans more incentive to travel. If this format succeeds, expect WWE to replicate it in other major markets like Canada, Germany, or even India.

The Bottom Line

Shifting Crown Jewel from Riyadh to Perth marks more than a geographic change — it’s a strategy play. WWE is clearly leaning into a more flexible, globally engaged event model, one that blends spectacle with storyline, local talent with global appeal. And with Cena’s farewell and the Crown Jewel Championships on the line, October 2025 might be the beginning of a whole new era in WWE’s international playbook.

WWE International Events Timeline (2020–2025)

2020

  • WWE Super ShowDown – February 27, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • COVID-19 pandemic halts international touring for remainder of year

2021

  • WWE Crown Jewel – October 21, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • First international PLE post-pandemic

2022

  • WWE Elimination Chamber – February 19, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • WWE Clash at the Castle – September 3, Cardiff, Wales (First UK stadium show since 1992)
  • WWE Crown Jewel – November 5, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2023

  • WWE Elimination Chamber – February 18, Montreal, Canada
  • WWE Backlash – May 6, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • WWE Money in the Bank – July 1, London, England
  • WWE Crown Jewel – November 4, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2024

  • WWE Elimination Chamber – February 24, Perth, Australia (Optus Stadium)
  • WWE Backlash – May 4, Lyon, France
  • WWE Bash in Berlin – August 31, Berlin, Germany (First PLE in Germany)
  • WWE Crown Jewel – November, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Final Saudi-based Crown Jewel)

2025 (Upcoming)

  • WWE Crown Jewel – October 11, Perth, Australia (RAC Arena)
  • WWE SmackDown/RAW – October 10 & 13, Perth, part of Takeover Perth
  • Additional international events TBA

WWE Crown Jewel 11/2/2024 (Results)

New Bloodline (“Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa, & Tama Tonga) vs. Original Bloodline (“Main Event” Jey Uso, “Big” Jim Uso, & Roman Reigns)

Tama and Jey to start, Tonga quickly gets the better of him and unloads with wild flailing strikes! Into more targeted elbow drops, body blows and hooks, whip to the corner, up and over and Uso cracks a big right hand of his own! Back elbow sets up an enzuigiri, tag to Jim and double elbow drops, cover for one!

Pressing the attack, the Usos in control through a tag to Solo and forcing him to regroup to the floor to recover! The crowd wants Roman, Roman wants the tag, but Jey tags Jim in to make the point that it’s not all about Roman! Tama takes advantage, chop block, DDT the leg, tag to Fatu!

Jacob goes to work, quick tags, Uso on the wrong side of town, but soon enough he tags out to Jey! Uso gets a brief wave of success before succumbing to the quick tag machine and getting worked over himself! At long last he makes the tag and it’s Roman on Solo, Tribal Chief on Tribal Chief!

Trading huge right hands, Reigns with the advantage, calling for it, Superman Punch caught! Roman slips out, shoves him off… SUPERMAN PUNCH CONNECTS! Spear countered, Samoan Spike… JIM USO MAKES THE SAVE AT THE LAST SECOND! Match breaks down, Fatu takes Jim out with the Impaler DDT, Jey sends the Samoan Werewolf packing with a pair of superkicks!

Off the ropes, suicide dive but Fatu catches it and cracks him with a headbutt! Tonga Loa reuns interference but Reigns throws him into referee Ryan Tran! Corkscrew elbow sets up a moonsault from Fatu, then he dives on the Uso, leaving Roman to Solo’s tender mercies! Sikoa picks Reigns up, Samoan Spike, another…

All-New, All-Different Bloodline win by pinfall with a pair of Samoan Spikes from Solo Sikoa on Roman Reigns.

Post-match, Roman tries to attack Solo from the mat but his Bloodline overwhelms him and also fends Jim Uso off as he makes the save! Jey eats more beatdown too, horsecollared with a chair… SAMI ZAYN IS HERE TO SAVE HIS BUDDY JEY! He slides into the ring and stares Solo down as Solo tries to invite him in for a hug!

Zayn turns to look at Jey, down and out, chair wrapped around his neck, and back to Sikoa, he approaches for a hug… AND TURNS IT INTO AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! THE OG BLOODLINE IS BACK IN THE FIGHT! The four of them get Solo isolated in the middle of the ring, one in each corner, Sami and Roman charge, Sikoa ducks… REIGNS EATS A HELLUVA KICK!

Solo cackles about it on the ramp as Jim yells at Sami over the misfire! Jey pulls his brother away and tries to play peacemaker between his brother and his friend!

Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) vs. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven vs. Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane) vs. Meta-Four (Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend) (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)

SKY and Belair to start, Bianca with a vertical suplex into a kip-up, handspring moonsault, nobody home! Pass IYO off the ropes, flip over her, duck a lariat, handsprings from SKY into a tijeras! Dropkick connects, Green tags in and Belair unloads on her and Niven with corner punches!

Spinebuster connects, handspring moonsault works this time, cover for two! Tag to Cargill, she slams Chelsea but Legend tags in on her! Quick tag to Jackson, assisted somersault senton off of Lash’s shoulders for two! More quick tags, working Green over, she tags out to Sane!

Kairi running hot, diving elbow, Chelsea involved again for a minute, Sane bowls Jakara over and tags SKY in! Missile dropkick sends Jackson into Piper’s corner and she makes the tag! Freight train crossbody, Liger Bomb for Sane! Bianca off the top, diving blockbuster! Lash with a pump kick, fired up!

Cargill squares up with her, trading vicious elbows! Jade sidesteps a pump kick and delivers one of her own right as Niven lines up a diving crossbody on both of them! Green heads up top, a skeptical look on her face, she goes back down to the bottom rope, to the apron, she settles for a splash… on her own partner, who catches her and gives her a pep talk.

Sane off the top with an elbow drop to Piper and Chelsea! IYO up top in her own time… ORIHARA MOONSAULT! Meta-Four in the corner, Jakara standing on Lash’s shoulders for a plancha to the floor! Bianca Cactus Clotheslines Legend to the floor! Back in the ring, Cargill hits Jaded on Green… DAMAGE CTRL BREAK IT UP!

Damage CTRL holding court, Jackson missile dropkicks SKY, Meta-Four take Kairi out, Michinoku Driver from Piper sets up a Codebreaker from Chelsea, senton completes the double-team, tag to Niven! Jade gets under her, back suplex, Piper off the top… VADER BOMB ON HER OWN TEAMMATE!

Niven back up top, Cargill under her, tag to Bianca…

Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill win by pinfall with a Doomsday Device on Piper Niven, retaining the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

“Big” Bronson Reed vs. Seth Rollins

Fighting on the stage before the bell, back to the ring, Rollins dives on him hard! Reed lawn darts him over the barricade and into a chair! Inside finally, we get a bell, Bronson sets him up and hits the 747 Splash! Back up top, Seth rolls away and hits the Blackout… REED KICKS OUT!

Back and forth in the middle of the ring, Bronson counters a sunset flip by sitting down! Shoulder blocks in the corner, powerbomb reversed to a DDT and both men are down and out! Up in the turnbuckles, jockeying for position, Seth knocks him down with a headbutt, frog splash connects… NOPE! Revolution Liger Bomb from the big man… SO CLOSE!

Stomps in the corner, drawing Rollins up… SUPERPLEX FOR TWO! To the floor, Blackout on the steps, Seth willing to take the countount but he makes it back in and Rollins hits another Blackout! Bronson getting to his feet, Seth up top…

Seth Rollins wins by pinfall with an avalanche Blackout.

Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)

Morgan with a slap, Jax throws her down, elbow drop follows, Stinger Splash into the corner, Liv comes back with a rising knee and targets her leg, wrenching her over the ropes! DDT follows, cover for two! Nia charges, Morgan sidesteps and she goes hard into the post! Jax with a Samoan drop… ONLY TWO!

Fighting in the corner, sunset flip powerbomb, both women are down and out… AND TIFFANY STRATTON IS HERE WITH THE MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE! She tries to give the case to referee Aja Perera but Nia stalks after her at ringside and shoos her off! Back inside, pop-up Samoan drop reversed, crucifix pin, Jax kicks out but Stratton hasn’t left yet!

Tiffany goes back to ringside, Nia blocks Oblivion, spinebuster connects, cover for two! Raquel Rodriguez cuts Stratton off and fights over the briefcase, Jax tries to get involved, Raquel snaps her neck in the ropes, Liv takes advanatage, cover… SO CLOSE! Rodriguez stalking after Tiffany, Morgan joins the fray, Nia blasts both of them from behind and wipes Stratton out as well!

Back inside, corner body avalanche, leg drop, dragging Liv into the corner, somebody throws the briefcase in to distract the referee, Raquel blasts Jax in the face with a kick, Morgan takes advantage…

Liv Morgan wins by pinfall, becoming your WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Champion.

Post-match, Triple H appears to present Liv with the championship and raise her hand.

Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens attacks Randy Orton with a steel chair while he’s posing on the turnbuckles mid-entrance! Randy falls to the floor, Kev puts boots to him, clears the announce desk, Randy recovers and puts him into the steel steps! Back inside, referee Eddie Orengo trying to restore order but Kev hits Orton with the chair again!

Eddie takes it from him and KO hits a Stunner on him! Referee Rod Zapata at ringside, road agennts Kenn Doane, Shawn Daivari, and former ROH World Champion Jamie Gibson try to break it up and Owens lays Gibson out with a hard right hand! We’re informed the match is off!

Back inside, Orton grabs the chair and Daivari takes it from him, so Randy throws Shawn into the post! KO gouges Orton’s eye and gets the hanging DDT for his trouble as Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis come to the ring to calm everybody down! RKO ON PEARCE!

Fighting out into the crowd, Kev smacks him with the lid of a road case! Zapata keeping up with them, trying to get him to stop but Owens hammers him with the lid again and again! KO up on the balcony… ELBOW DROP OFF THE BALCONY AND THROUGH TABLES!

Match never started.

Andrade el Idolo vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. LA Knight (c) (WWE United States Championship)

Knight stands back and lets el Idolo and Hayes chop the hell out of each other before wading in with jabs of his own! Andrade and Carmelo work together long enough to send LA to the floor with a superkick party! Trading chops, headlock, shot off, springboard lariat from Hayes!

Knight back in, fended off, moonsault Russian legsweep out of the second from el Idolo and LA cuts him off but Andrade sends him packing with a lariat! To the floor… EL IDOLO WITH THE ORIHARA MOONSAULT TO WIPE THE CHAMPION OUT! HAYES WITH A TOPE CON GIRO ON ANDRADE!

Back inside, up top, nobody home on the splash, LA hits the BFT but Melo blocks with a handstand! Andrade wipes the champion out with a back elbow, Hayes with a Codebreaker / senton combo, Final Cut, double pin… NOT ENOUGH! Andrade flip piledriver puts Melo into Knight and el Idolo considers his next move!

Andrade headed up top, first moonsault misses, standing moonsault connects, Hayes breaks it up! Challengers up top, Spanish Fly reversed into a powerslam… SO CLOSE! Knight with a double diving elbow drop… NO GOOD! Melo puts a run together, Nothing But Net… ANDRADE BARELY REACHES OVER TO BREAK IT UP!

The Message countered, front kick, Andrade up top, Melo trips him up, off hte ropes, La Mistica reversed with BFT! IT’S OVER!

LA Knight wins by pinfall with BFT on Carmelo Hayes, retaining the WWE United States Championship.

“American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER (WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship)

Soaking in the atmosphere for a long beat before circling, Rhodes trying to shoot in low but GUNTHER is a step ahead of him. Cody shoots in for a single leg, GUNTHER reverses to a headlock, reversed to a hammerlock and Rhodes keeps him grounded. Shift to an armbar, the Ring General gets his feet under him but Cody takes him right back down!

Back and forth, trying for finishes early but neither man falls for the other’s trap and they stalemate! Flip, Flop, & Fly but GUNTHER blocks the Bionic Elbow with a huge chop! Drop down slap, clothesline, off the ropes, another one, Ring General refuses to fall and a third clothesline sends him to the floor!

Rhodes springboards, Beautiful Disaster sends GUNTHER to the announce desks! Cody off the ropes, Ring General back inside, Gojira Clutch briefly, Rhodes fights out, passes him to the floor, dives and gets caught! GUNTHER sets him down for a chop, bodyslam on the floor! Slide under, Cody’s back gives out and the Ring General lights on him, stomping his back!

Whip across, big boot, Rhodes goes for a slam but his back gives out again and GUNTHER gets a crossbody for two out of it! Crossface chickenwing, Cody fights out but gets put to his knees with chops! Big boot from the apron, back inside, Rhodes rolls to the floor and takes a breather against the barricade!

Back inside, Cody lands the bodyslam this time and tries to will himself back into the fight! Another slam, GUNTHER with a scoop and a slam, headed up top, Rhodes cuts him off and climbs to join him! Jockeying for position… CODY WITH A SUPERPLEX BUT HE’S SLOW TO CAPITALIZE!

Off the ropes, GUNTHER ducks under but gets caught by the snap scoop powerslam! Cody fired up, Cody Cutter… NOT ENOUGH! Hanging kick to the midsection, Beautiful Disaster… RING GENERAL REVERSES TO A BOSTON CRAB, WRENCHING IT IN! Rhodes desperate, crawling, GUNTHER shifts to the Gojira Clutch but Cody gets the ropes!

German suplex on the break, right back into the Gojira Clutch in the middle of the ring, falling into the bodyscissors! Cody gets away, reverses, Cross Rhodes connects but he can’t make the cover! GUNTHER recovers and hits the Tenryu Powerbomb… BUT CODY RHODES WON’T STAY DOWN!

Shoving at Cody in the corner, he gets fired up and starts trading chops with abandon! Gojira Clutch countered with a back suplex! Off the ropes, lariat, Rhodes ducks the comeback, Cross Rhodes… STILL NO! Double jump Cody Cutter countered, Gojira Clutch, Rhodes reverses to a pin… IT’S OVER!

Cody Rhodes wins by pinfall, reversing Gojira Clutch to a pin, becoming your first WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Champion.

Post-match, GUNTHER shakes Cody’s hand and has some words for him.

Triple H arrives with some Saudi notables to present Rhodes with the title belt.

Liv Morgan comes back out to join them and get her hand raised again.

Source: CageSideSeats

WWE Crown Jewel 11/2/2024 (Card)

WWE Crown Jewel – Saturday November 2, 2024 from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Special start time of 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT

CARD

MEN’S CROWN JEWEL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. World Heavyweight Champion Gunther

WOMEN’S CROWN JEWEL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax vs. Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan

Big Bronson Reed vs. Seth “Freakin’” Rollins

Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton

WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP:
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven

WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP:
LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes

Kairi Sane Returns At WWE Crown Jewel, Helps IYO SKY Retain WWE Women’s Championship

Kairi Sane made her long-awaited return to WWE at Crown Jewel 2023. The “Pirate Princess” surprisingly appeared to aid Iyo Sky in retaining her WWE Women’s Championship over Bianca Belair. 

Sane addressed fans of STARDOM in October to announce that it could be the last time they would see her perform in the company, leading many to believe she was departing the promotion. Since then, multiple reports emerged to say that she was headed back to WWE, and it was recently indicated that she was listed on the internal roster and her return was imminent. Speculation turned to actualization during today’s event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Sane made a surprise appearance to help Sky. 

Delivering her patented flying elbow drop, it was the first time Sane had been seen in a WWE ring since she faced Bayley in July 2020, serving to add another crinkle to Damage CTRL’s storyline of tension between the “Genius of the Sky” and the “Role-Model”. Sky and Sane previously held trios gold when they wrestled together in STARDOM in 2016, but are set to stand shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time in WWE. Similar to Sky, Sane boasted reigns with both the WWE Women’s Tag and “NXT” Women’s Championships before her departure in December 2021.

Source: Wrestling Inc.