Today’s WWE Crown Jewel 2023 premium live event is airing LIVE from the Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is WWE’s 10th Saudi Arabia PLE.
On the Kickoff Show, Sami Zayn defeated JD McDonagh with a Helluva Kick, followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb.
Sami Zayn def. JD McDonagh
This was a rough match for McDonagh:
The main PLE show starts with the World Heavyweight Championship match between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre.
McIntyre worked on Rollins’ injured back. After back and forth action, McIntyre went for the Claymore Kick, but Rollins countered with a Superkick and hit the Stomp. Rollins went for the cover, but McIntyre kicked out.
Seth went for a Phoenix Splash, but Drew moved out of the way and hit a Claymore Kick! Drew went for the cover, but Seth kicked out at 2.5!
Rollins hits a a Pedigree, followed by a Stomp to defeat The Scottish Warrior.
Seth Rollins (c) def. Drew McIntyre to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
Drew left disappointed and out came Damian Priest to cash-in his Money In The Bank contract! However, Sami Zayn attacked Priest and stopped him from cashing-in. Sami stole Damian’s MITB briefcase and ran away.
Up next is the Fatal 5-Way for the Women’s World Championship. The defending champion Rhea Ripley got a special entrance for this match.
After back & forth action, Raquel was about to pin Shayna, but Rhea dropped Zoey on top of them both with a Riptide from the second rope to break the pinfall attempt. Rhea then pinned Shayna to win.
Rhea Ripley (c) def. Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, Raquel Rodriguez and Nia Jax in a Fatal 5-Way Match to retain the Women’s World Championship
Up next is John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa. After back & forth action, Solo hit Cena with 10 back-to-back Samoan Spikes and wins!
Solo Sikoa def. John Cena
Cena’s 5-year singles televised matches losing streak continues.
John Cena received a standing ovation from the fans and commentators after the match, as he waved goodbye and left disappointed.
After this, famous Saudi Arabia actor Ibrahim Al Hajjaj appeared on Miz TV and took out Grayson Waller with a People’s Elbow with help from The Miz.
Up next is the United States Championship match between Logan Paul and Rey Mysterio.
Logan cheated and used brass knuckles to punch Mysterio and win his first title in WWE.
Logan Paul def. Rey Mysterio (c) to win the United States Championship
Paul said to Mysterio after the match that he did what he had to do.
Up next is the WWE Women’s Championship match. Bayley interfered, but it wasn’t enough. Former NXT Women’s Champion Kairi Sane then returned to WWE and attacked Bianca, which led to IYO SKY winning the match.
IYO SKY (c) def. Bianca Belair to retain the WWE Women’s Championship
Kairi & IYO beat up Bianca after the match. Bayley looks surprised and is scared of what’s happening because she beat up Kairi a few years ago and sent her out of WWE.
Up next is Cody Rhodes vs. Damian Priest. Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh interfered in the match, which led to Jey Uso making a surprise appearance to take them out.
With no distractions, Cody beat Damian. Michael Cole said Cody is back on track to finishing the story.
Cody Rhodes def. Mr. Money In The Bank & Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest
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