WWE Crown Jewel 2024 Preview
Date: November 3rd, 2024
Time: Pre Show – 4am AEDT, Main Show – 5am AEDT
Location: Mohammed Abdo Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
How to Watch: YouTube (Pre Show only), Kayo, Binge
Match Card:
• WWE Crown Jewel Championship
Gunther (World Heavyweight Champion) vs Cody Rhodes (WWE Undisputed Champion)
• WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship
Liv Morgan (Women’s World Champion) vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Champion)
• Singles Match
Seth “Freakin’” Rollins vs “Big” Bronson Reed
• Singles Match
Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens
• United States Championship
LA Knight (c) vs Andrade vs Carmelo Hayes
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs Chelsea Green and Piper Niven vs Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson)
• Six Man Tag Team Match
Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and/or Jacob Fatu)
The stage is set in Riyadh, which has been a powerful host for WWE events, drawing in fans from all over. Now, let’s break down the match card and see what’s in store.
Match Card
1. WWE Crown Jewel Championship
Gunther (World Heavyweight Champion) vs. Cody Rhodes (WWE Undisputed Champion)
The Crown Jewel Championship was introduced by Triple H at Bad Blood. The championship will be contested between the World Heavyweight and WWE Undisputed Champion each year at the annual Crown Jewel PLE. This year, it brings Gunter and Cody Rhodes together. I have Gunther winning it this year. He has been on a roll, and Cody has been rather sidetracked with the whole Kevin Owens issue.
Winner: Gunther
2. WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship
Liv Morgan (Women’s World Champion) vs. Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Champion)
This, like the men’s championship, was introduced at Bad Blood, and is set to be contested between the Women’s World and WWE Women’s Champion each year at Crown Jewel. Both Liv Morgan and Nia Jax have someone in their corner, with Raquel Rodriguez and “Dirty” Dom being in Liv’s, and Tiffany Straton being in Nia’s. Tiffany still has her MITB contract, and that could come into play here. With that, I have Nia winning here.
Winner: Nia Jax
3. Singles Match
Seth “Freakin’” Rollins vs. “Big” Bronson Reed
Seth Rollins is out for revenge after Reed hit him with 7 Tsunami’s, taking out for a number of weeks. Bronson Reed is out to bring the pain. A series of backstage brawls led to this match being made official. Seth could do with the win here.
Winner: Seth “Freakin'” Rollins
4. Singles Match
Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
Who would ever think that Randy Orton, of all people, would be the voice of reason. He has been the sound voice between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. This match is the result of this, after KO turned on Cody and Orton. I have KO winning here.
Winner: Kevin Owens
5. United States Championship
LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes
This match is a result of a Best of 7 series between Andrade and Carmelo Hayes. Match 7 had the stipulation of #1 Contenders match for the United States Championship, and had LA Knight as the special guest referee, in which, he called a no contest. SmackDown GM Nick Aldis decided that that stunt would best be resolved in a triple threat match. I have LA Knight winning
Winner: LA Knight
6. WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane & Iyo Sky) vs. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson)
This is a stacked field of contenders, with the titles on the line in a four-way showdown. Champions Cargill and Belair have shown dominance, but each team is uniquely dangerous, and it’s anyone’s game. That said, I have the champs retaining.
Winner: Jade Cargill & Biance Belair
7. Six-Man Tag Team Match
Roman Reigns & The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and/or Jacob Fatu)
The Bloodline saga continues in this high-stakes six-man tag match. With deep-rooted family rivalries and complex alliances, the ring will be a battleground for control and pride. I think Sami Zayn be involved somehow. I have the new Bloodline winning.
Winner: The Bloodline
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