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WWE Crown Jewel 2024, the eighth international premium live event of the year, took place in Saudi Arabia on November 2nd. The event showcased an impressive lineup of seven matches, featuring some of WWE's biggest stars and heated rivalries. One of the highlights was the inter-brand championship clash between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, with the winner receiving the newly unveiled Crown Jewel title. Another highlight was the Women's Crown Jewel Championship match, where WWE Women's Champion Nia Jax faced off against Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, with a similar championship outcome at stake. The event also featured title defenses for the United States Championship and the Women's Tag Team Championship.
The night's most chaotic moment came with the match between Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. This match was interrupted before it even began, with Owens launching a brutal attack on Orton using a chair. The violence continued throughout the match, spilling into the crowd and involving referees and officials. Both Orton and Owens took serious bumps, indicating a possible injury for Orton and a focused path for Owens to seek revenge on Cody Rhodes.
The Bloodline rivalry continued with a high-stakes six-man tag team match. The original Bloodline, consisting of Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso, faced off against the new Bloodline, which includes Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu. The match saw a back-and-forth momentum shift before Solo Sikoa emerged victorious, solidifying his dominance over Reigns. The feud, however, is far from over, with the original Bloodline gaining a new member in Sami Zayn, setting the stage for a potential WarGames match at Survivor Series.
The Women's Crown Jewel Championship match saw Liv Morgan emerge as the victor. Morgan's victory was aided by the Judgement Day, particularly Raquel Rodriguez, who distracted Nia Jax and allowed Morgan to hit her finishing move. The match also featured a surprise appearance by Tiffany Stratton, the Money in the Bank briefcase holder, but she opted not to cash in. This leaves the timing of her cash-in unpredictable and potentially underutilizing her star power.
Other notable matches included Seth Rollins's victory over Bronson Reed in a brutal match that showcased both competitors' skills. The United States Championship match saw LA Knight successfully defend his title against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes. The Women's Tag Team Championship match featured a four-way battle, with the champions Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair retaining their titles. The event also featured predictions from WWE personalities James H. Williams and Jordan Mendoza, offering their insights into potential outcomes for each match. Overall, WWE Crown Jewel 2024 delivered a night of high-impact action, showcasing both established and emerging stars, and building towards the upcoming storylines and events leading into WrestleMania.
Source: WWE Crown Jewel 2024 live results: Winners, highlights and analysis of matches