WWE loves its worldwide premium stay occasions, and the eighth one of many 12 months is Saturday with Crown Jewel 2024.
Now a staple in WWE’s fall calendar, Crown Jewel can be held in Saudi Arabia for the sixth time since its inception in 2018 and has one of many largest playing cards of 2024 with seven matches scheduled, essentially the most since SummerSlam in August.
Highlighting the day would be the inter-brand matchups between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, in addition to Girls’s Champion Nia Jax vs. Girls’s World Champion Liv Morgan, with the winner of every match capturing the newly unveiled Crown Jewel title. Two titles − the US and Girls’s Tag Crew Championships − can be defended, and three singles matches with some heated rivalries will happen, together with the previous Bloodline dealing with the brand new Bloodline.
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WWE Girls’s Crown Jewel Championship match: WWE Girls’s Champion Nia Jax vs. Girls’s World Champion Liv Morgan
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Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
How a lot do these guys dislike one another? Reed wasn’t even down the ramp earlier than Rollins attacked him to get the motion began. Solely after some punishing photographs did the match lastly get within the ring to start out. As soon as the bell rang, Reed instantly went for a tsunami and when he went for the second, Rollins moved out of the way in which and executed a curb stomp. He went for the pin and Reed kicked out.
Reed spent a while delivering punishing blows to Rollins, not permitting many alternatives to get out of it. Even when Rollins would counter one thing, Reed did not permit the momentum to swing out of his favor. Reed appeared like his was closing in on a victory, however every pin try was met by a kick out. It could take a number of tsunamis to take Rollins down, however “The Visionary” would get out of the way in which to keep away from it.
Reed chases him outdoors of the ring, and he fell proper into Rollins’ entice; He took him down and delivered a curb stomp on the metal steps, and when he bought Reed contained in the ring, Rollins went to the highest turnbuckle and launched himself for a serious curb stomp. The “massive” Reed went down and Rollins pinned him for the victory in a brutal contest.
Evaluation: The pure distaste between Reed and Rollins made nice tv, and it translated into a fantastic match. The frenzy that it was confirmed off the perfect model of each stars. Reed is proving to be greater than only a energy wrestler, and he has loads of potential to turn out to be a singles champion. A win would’ve catapulted him towards that path, however his inventory should not take a dramatic fall with the loss, simply so long as he will get booked corrected.
As a lot as Reed would have gained from taking down a big-time star, Rollins badly wanted a victory after constantly falling simply brief on premium stay occasions. He’ll keep as a principal occasion expertise and now could have his eyes set on massive objectives as he’s headed towards the street to WrestleMania.
Deadly-four approach tag crew match for WWE Girls’s Tag Crew Championship: Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky vs. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson vs. Chelsea Inexperienced and Piper Niven
Bianca Belair and Iyo Sky began the motion, setting the tone for his or her match in nice model, just like their battle at Backlash in 2023.
Harm CTRL have been the celebrities early, even when a spot on the turnbuckle was botched. Even when the motion bought chaotic as anticipated, Kairi Sane and Sky executed a lovely InSane elbow and Over the Moonsault mixture. The champions took everybody out and Jade Cargill tried to get a pin in, however it was shortly thwarted. Every crew then unleashed their very own set of spectacular strikes, however Piper Niven mistakenly took out Chelsea Inexperienced. It gave the champions sufficient time to captialize with a Doomsday System on Niven to take her down and for Belair to get the pin to retain the titles.
Evaluation: A match that gave every crew an opportunity to point out off their ability, it was Harm CTRL that actually shined on this one, with Sky and Sane proving they’re nonetheless among the many prime performers within the sport. Nevertheless, the defending champions power nonetheless overpowered each different crew to do sufficient to retain.
The ladies’s tag crew division continues to be being closely carried by Cargill and Belair, they usually want a legit challenger to return in and attempt to dethrone them. It looks like the champions are headed towards a WrestleMania match in opposition to one another, so a crew will quickly need to take the titles and show to be worthy doing so.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu)
The match began with Tonga Loa and Jey Uso, and Uso shortly went to his brother to carry the dynamic tag crew duo again. The dual brothers shortly took benefit and compelled Solo Sikoa to huddle his crew collectively. Nevertheless, Jey Uso opting to not tag Roman Reigns in confirmed there are nonetheless some issues to determine with the previous Bloodline, and the distraction was sufficient for the brand new Bloodline to get on offense.
The momentum shifted back-and-forth the subsequent jiffy, and when Jey Uso was down, he lastly tagged in Reigns for his first motion within the match. He met with Sikoa in the course of the ring and the “OTC” shortly went to work on his rival. Reigns tried to finish the match with a Superman punch and spear, just for Sikoa to counter it with a Samoan spike. Sikoa went for the pin, however Jimmy Uso broke it up in time.
Whereas the carnage went out of the ring, Reigns tried to finish the match in opposition to Sikoa, just for Tonga to get the referee out. That is when Fatu went to work on Reigns with a brutal assault. By the point the referee bought again up, Sikoa delivered a number of Samoan spikes to Reigns to get the pin and stay the Tribal Chief.
Reigns and firm tried to combat again after the match ended, however the effort was unsuccessful. The brand new Bloodline inflicted extra harm on their opponents, and once they have been going for the crushing blow to Jay Uso, Sami Zayn emerged.
He stood throughout Sikoa, stunned him with an assault and the remainder of his previous pals got here to assist him out. Sikoa was surrounded in the course of the ring and when Zayn tried a helluva kick, Sikoa dodged it and inadvertently hit Reigns. An argument ensued whereas Zayn left in confusion.
Evaluation: An ideal match to start out the evening. There have been by no means any lulls within the motion and the group was very a lot into seeing the subsequent chapter of The Bloodline.
The consequence made sense; the brand new Bloodline is clearly nonetheless dominant and has the numbers benefit. There are nonetheless some kinks to work out with the Usos, however it was considerably stunning to see Sikoa get the pin over Reigns to claim his dominance over the “OTC.” The rivalry goes to hold into the top of the 12 months, and the previous Bloodline was nonetheless one individual brief from having the ability to compete. The emergence of Zayn − despite the fact that it wasn’t whole profitable − introduced the previous Bloodline lastly has the fourth individual it must go up in opposition to their adversaries. A WarGames match is definitely brewing for Survivor Collection between the 2 sides, and the groups are all however arrange now.
Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso make entrance
Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso made their epic entrance collectively.
When is Crown Jewel 2024?
Crown Jewel 2024 is Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. ET.
Is there a Crown Jewel 2024 preshow?
WWE will air a Crown Jewel countdown present at 11 a.m. ET on YouTube and its social media platforms.
The place is Crown Jewel 2024?
Crown Jewel 2024 is happening at Mohammed Abdo Enviornment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Easy methods to watch Crown Jewel 2024: TV channel, streaming
The occasion could be streamed on Peacock, however you should have their premium or premium-plus subscription to observe. Internationally, will probably be accessible on WWE Community.
Crown Jewel 2024 match card
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- WWE Crown Jewel Championship match: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. World Heavyweight Champion Gunther
- WWE Girls’s Crown Jewel Championship match: WWE Girls’s Champion Nia Jax vs. Girls’s World Champion Liv Morgan
- Triple risk match for United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes
- Deadly-four approach tag crew match for WWE Girls’s Tag Crew Championship: Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky vs. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson vs. Chelsea Inexperienced and Piper Niven
- Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu)
- Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
- Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
James H. Williams Crown Jewel 2024 predictions
- Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther: A giant-time matchup between the highest two champions right here however I don’t see a approach the place one is getting a clear victory over the opposite. To maintain each champions sturdy, I’d count on to see some stage of interference right here. Winner: Draw.
- Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax: Morgan has issues working in her favor coming into this match. She’s going to possible have members of the Judgement Day by her facet. She received’t have to fret a lot about Rhea Ripley, who suffered an harm early within the week whereas at NXT. Additionally, we’ve got to see the place Tiffany Stratton matches into issues because the Cash within the Financial institution briefcase holder. Winner: Liv Morgan.
- LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes: I’d need to preserve a watch out for Carmelo right here. He may discover himself strolling out as a brand new champion, if WWE desires to make use of the chance so as to add a lift to a up and coming star. Winner: Carmelo Hayes.
- Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky vs. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson vs. Chelsea Inexperienced and Piper Niven: I don’t see Jade and Bianca shedding the titles simply but. I feel they preserve the titles however I’d count on Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson to have a powerful displaying as they proceed to make a reputation for themselves on the primary roster. Winner: Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair.
- Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu): Roman and the Usos are again collectively regardless of all that’s occurred over the previous few years however I count on Solo and The Bloodline to capitalize on the numbers benefit on this one. Winner: The Bloodline.
- Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed: Reed has been seeking to make an announcement over the previous few weeks and there’s no higher alternative for him to make one than in opposition to a former world champion like Rollins. This one has the potential to be the perfect match of the evening. Winner: Bronson Reed.
- Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens: Owens hasn’t been pleased with a few of his pals as of late together with Orton. I count on Owens to proceed taking part in thoughts video games with Orton and get the higher of him on this matchup. Winner: Kevin Owens.
Jordan Mendoza Crown Jewel 2024 predictions
- Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther: This can be a clinic in technical wrestling that ought to carry out the perfect out of one another. Whereas Gunther has been such a dominant power in something he does, it is exhausting to see the WWE champion falling in a match that does not have massive implications. Winner: Cody Rhodes.
- Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax: Liv Morgan is driving excessive whereas Nia Jax has been considerably shaky along with her reign. There’s a fantastic alternative for Tiffany Stratton to money in her Cash within the Financial institution contract, and it occurs in opposition to her soon-to-be former buddy. Winner: Liv Morgan.
- LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes: LA Knight has helped carry again some status to the US title, turning into a strong champion. The rivalry between Hayes and Andrade will make this match compelling, however the champion retains. Winner: LA Knight.
- Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky vs. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson vs. Chelsea Inexperienced and Piper Niven: Cargill and Belair are on an eventual collision course in opposition to one another, and Saturday is a good alternative to interrupt them away from the titles and plant the seed for a rivalry. A duo flying beneath the radar is Sane and Sky, who proceed to be wonderful within the ring and produce Harm CTRL extra gold. Winner: Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky.
- Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu): The unique Bloodline being collectively can be nice, however there may be nonetheless a bit lacking of their quest to overthrow the brand new Bloodline. This feud is much from over, and Jacob Fatu performs an enormous position in his crew getting the victory. Winner: The Bloodline.
- Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed: Do not be stunned if this match steals the present. These two stars have held nothing again every time they meet, and this one can be a chaotic mess that leads to Rollins getting again into the primary occasion image. Winner: Seth Rollins.
- Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens: Owens is on a warpath whereas Orton is attempting to cease it. Attempting to knock some sense into Owens can be Orton’s downfall. Winner: Kevin Owens.
Crown Jewel stage
The stage for Crown Jewel appears just like 12 months’s previous with a large display from the place the wrestlers will make their entrance from.
Crown Jewel champions to get ‘Tremendous Bowl-like’ rings
When Cody Rhodes faces Gunther and Nia Jax takes on Liv Morgan, they’re going to be competing for greater than Crown Jewel championships.
WWE chief content material officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque mentioned on Friday the winners of the match will obtain a “huge Tremendous Bowl-like” ring. Because the occasion is now an annual occasion, stars will get the prospect to gather a number of rings as effectively.