WWE Crown Jewel Set for Perth Featuring Iconic Matches

PURTH, Australia — WWE Crown Jewel takes place Saturday at 8 a.m. ET from the RAC Arena in Perth, featuring high-stakes championship matches for the men’s and women’s titles. This live event will stream in the U.S. on the ESPN App and showcase the talents of WWE’s top superstars.

This year’s Crown Jewel marks a departure from its traditional venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is positioned as a “takeover” weekend following the success of Elimination Chamber 2024 in Perth. The event will offer championship rings to the winners rather than traditional belts.

Two significant matches headline the night. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins will face off against Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, in a long-standing rivalry characterized by equal parts respect and hostility. Their history includes memorable encounters, such as Rhodes competing with a torn pec at Hell in a Cell in 2022, and their intense matches at WrestleMania.

Rhodes recently declared his aim to best Rollins once again, and during a recent episode of “Raw,” Rollins expressed his concern over the potential loss of support from his faction, The Vision, should he fail.

The second notable matchup features WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defending her title against Raquel Vaquer. Stratton’s year has been marked by significant victories over notable rivals, while Vaquer seeks her first major win since claiming her title at Wrestlepalooza.

This year, two prominent women’s matches are lined up, including a tag team clash where WWE Raw Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley will team with Iyo Sky against The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane.

Meanwhile, Roman Reigns faces Bronson Reed in an Australian Street Fight. Reed, native to Australia, has been involved in a storyline feuding with Reigns and even took Reigns’ shoes after a recent match.

The event portrays a blend of drama, athleticism, and entertainment, with several surprises expected. Further details about Crown Jewel can be found by tuning in to the ESPN App on the day of the event.