WWE Crown Jewel 2024: A Match to Watch in Saudi Arabia

Today, WWE presents Crown Jewel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event starts at 11:00 AM ET with a Countdown show, leading into the main event at 1:00 PM ET. You can catch it on Peacock in the U. S. , WWE Network elsewhere, or your local cable provider. One of the main attractions is a match between Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER. Cody hasn't lost a singles match since winning the Undisputed WWE Championship from Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. However, he faces a tough opponent in GUNTHER, the World Heavyweight Champion. Why could this be Cody's day to lose? Well, they're fighting for a new belt called the Crown Jewel Championship. This belt doesn't even go home with the winner, making the whole thing seem pointless. But it could be a good opportunity for GUNTHER to add another title to his list. Cody might want to avoid losing, especially if he plans to face The Rock at WrestleMania 41. But with Kevin Owens breathing down his neck, this could be a good spot for KO to make a move. Other matches include Roman Reigns and The Usos versus Solo Sikoa's Bloodline. The Bloodline has been causing trouble, but the original members seem to be coming back together. Will Solo need to bring in more family members to stay competitive? Liv Morgan and Nia Jax will face off for the Crown Jewel Championship. Tiffany Stratton might cash in her Money in the Bank contract, making things even more unpredictable. Randy Orton takes on Kevin Owens after a backstage incident, and LA Knight defends his United States Championship in a triple threat match. In a singles match, Seth Rollins faces Bronson Reed after Reed's impressive performance against Braun Strowman. Finally, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair defend their WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in a fatal 4-way match. While the card is packed, some might question the significance of the new Crown Jewel Championship. The event feels like a setup for bigger things to come later this month at War Games.