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John Cena and AJ Styles delivered an emotional and nostalgic nearly 30-minute match at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, honoring their careers and influences, with Cena set to retire soon and Styles planning to wrestle only until next December, making this match a memorable farewell and tribute to their legacies.
At WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Roman Reigns was defeated by Bronson Reed in an Australian Street Fight, with involvement from Bron Breakker and The Usos, continuing the ongoing Bloodline storyline.
The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter discusses the impact of Nielsen's new ratings system on WWE and AEW, announces John Cena's final opponent, and provides a preview of WWE Crown Jewel event.
The article previews WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, featuring major matches including Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes for the championship, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer, and John Cena's final matches, highlighting the event's unique location and key storylines.
Roman Reigns is set to headline WWE's Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, facing Bronson Reed in a match with an undetermined stipulation, marking his return to TV and continuing the high-profile Bloodline storyline.
Tiffany Stratton successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Jade Cargill and Nia Jax, setting up a future title match against Stephanie Vaquer at Crown Jewel. The event also featured Sami Zayn winning an open challenge, The Street Profits becoming No. 1 contenders for the tag titles, and other matches and segments involving WWE stars.
WWE plans for Rhea Ripley to win back the vacant Women’s World Championship at the Crown Jewel event in Australia next month, potentially ending her losing streak to IYO SKY and marking a significant moment in her career.
The November 4 episode of WWE Raw, taped in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featured the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2024. Highlights included Liv Morgan celebrating her title win, a women's battle royal won by SKY to become the next title challenger, and a main event where Damian Priest won a No. 1 Contender match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The show also included appearances by The Usos, Dragon Lee defeating Chad Gable, and The War Raiders beating The New Day.
WWE teases John Cena's retirement after his loss to Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel, while Roman Reigns' formula feels tired as interference continues to help him win matches. Rhea Ripley retains the Women's World championship, but other wrestlers like JD McDonagh and Damian Priest suffer losses. Logan Paul becomes the new United States champion with the help of brass knuckles. Kairi Sane makes a surprise return and attacks Bianca Belair, aligning herself with Iyo Sky's group, Damage CTRL.
Logan Paul defeats Rey Mysterio at Crown Jewel to become the new United States champion in WWE, marking his seventh match and showcasing his rise in the wrestling world.
Actor Ibrahim Al Hajjaj made a surprise appearance during a special segment at WWE Crown Jewel 2023. The Miz hosted an unadvertised Miz TV segment, which turned into an impromptu edition of The Grayson Waller Effect. Waller interrupted the banter between The Miz and Al Hajjaj, leading to a scuffle where Waller hit the actor with a low blow. The Miz and Al Hajjaj retaliated, with Al Hajjaj delivering a People's Elbow in homage to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to end the segment.
John Cena, who has not won a singles match at a premium live event since 2018, faced Solo Sikoa at the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia. After a match filled with multiple hits and no pinfall attempts, Cena was defeated. Speculation arises about Cena's future and possible retirement.
Rhea Ripley successfully defends her Raw women's championship against Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark at the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, solidifying her reign as the dominant champion in the division.
Rumors suggest that Kairi Sane may make a surprise return at WWE's Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, while Dragon Lee has reportedly signed a new main roster deal with WWE. Ric Flair's performer deal with AEW is said to be for two years, and Bryan Danielson has revealed that his fractured orbital bone was the result of a freak accident during a match with Andrade. Additionally, Marty Jannetty claimed that Hulk Hogan once hosted a party with a gumball machine filled with mixed drugs.
LA Knight, a rising star in WWE, addresses criticism that his popularity is due to imitating past wrestling legends. He acknowledges drawing inspiration from iconic figures like Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan but emphasizes that he is not trying to be a tribute act. Knight's goal is to give fans the same feeling they had during the glory days of wrestling and to bring back viewers who haven't watched in years. As he prepares for his main event match against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel, Knight sees his position as a testament to his hard work and the undeniable connection he has built with the audience.