WWE is gearing up for its next big event, Crown Jewel, following the premier success of Wrestlepalooza on ESPN’s streaming service. Mark your calendars for October 11th in Perth, Australia, as the action kicks off at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT!
This year, fans can look forward to exciting matches, including men’s and women’s championship bouts, as superstars from Raw and SmackDown compete for the grand championship—a concept that debuted last year in Saudi Arabia.
Expect intense rivalries, especially with two legendary figures set for what could be their final showdown in the ring.
WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes is fresh off his win against Drew McIntyre at Wrestlepalooza, successfully retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship. But things soured post-show when Seth Rollins confronted him, stirring the rivalry.
The mic battle continued on Raw, with Rollins directly challenging Rhodes’ reputation and questioning how he truly feels about him being the face of WWE.
Rhodes kept his cool, crediting Rollins’ help at WrestleMania XL, but shot back with a challenge, asking if Rollins would step up solo in the ring or lean on his supporters, The Vision.
Before exiting, Rhodes dropped a reality check on Rollins, noting that he has never lost to him in a singles match. This left Rollins fuming backstage!
Lorem’s SmackDown episode put added pressure on the situation when Rhodes clashed verbally with Rollins’ right-hand man, Paul Heyman. Things escalated when Raw’s Ronda Rousey interrupted, but Randy Orton came to Rhodes’ aid.
As Crown Jewel gets closer, all eyes are on who will emerge victorious: can Rhodes make it two-in-a-row as Crown Jewel Champion, or will Rollins claim his first win? With Lesnar on everyone’s mind and Orton lurking nearby, will this truly be a fair fight?
WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton
In the women’s division, Stephanie Vaquer picked up the vacant Women’s World Title at Wrestlepalooza after a fiery match against Iyo Sky. Last Friday, Tiffany Stratton successfully defended her title on SmackDown in a controversial triple threat.
Hello showdown! For the first time ever, the two will clash to see who walks away as Women’s Crown Jewel Champion.
Both competitors are rising stars in WWE: Stratton has held her title for nearly 300 days, taking down notable opponents like Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax. Vaquer has had breakout momentum, quickly climbing to the top of the women’s scene since joining the main roster.
This match could set one of them up as the marquee face in the women’s division for the future!
Epic Clash: John Cena vs. AJ Styles
As John Cena wraps up his legendary career, many fans have longed for one last matchup with AJ Styles. At Clash in Paris, Cena honored Styles during a match—a sign he cherishes their rivalry.
Last week, a twist occurred when Cena hinted on social media about a possible final well-wished duel against Styles and thereafter teased it further with WWE’s Head Honcho Paul Levesque in the mix. Styles responded enthusiastically, sparking excitement.
With Oct. 11 hanging on the calendar, this encounter comes as Cena and Styles revive their historic rivalry—sparked back in 2016. They fought an unforgettable match in previous years, and this latest matchup would script another chapter in their legacy.
Other Exciting Developments
Rumors are circulating that Roman Reigns’ appearance on the new Crown Jewel poster hints at something significant in store for the event. Alongside him is Rhea Ripley, as they could potentially see a tag-team bout stemming from their recent challenges.
Crown Jewel marks WWE’s return to ESPN, following Wrestlepalooza; it’s their chance to impress skeptics and justify the $30 price tag once again. But hey if fans are undecided about subscribing again, they could watch the event live across select theaters in partnership with Fandango. Sounds fun, right?
