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During the October 25th, 2024 edition of WWE SmackDown, several exciting matches were announced for the upcoming Crown Jewel premium live event. The evening was marked by dramatic moments and pivotal match confirmations, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in Saudi Arabia.
Match Confirmations for Crown Jewel
In a surprising turn, Paul “Triple H” Levesque granted Randy Orton a match against Kevin Owens, much to the intrigue of fans. Additionally, a match between Andrade and Carmelo Hayes ended abruptly when special guest referee LA Knight attacked both competitors. Following the chaos, general manager Nick Aldis announced that both Andrade and Hayes would receive title opportunities.
The women’s tag team division will also be highlighted at Crown Jewel, with Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair defending their titles against Damage CTRL, Piper Niven & Chelsea Green, and Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson.
Here’s the complete card for Crown Jewel:
Gunther (Raw’s World Heavyweight Champion) vs. Cody Rhodes (SmackDown’s Undisputed WWE Champion)**
Liv Morgan (Raw’s Women’s World Champion) vs. Nia Jax (SmackDown’s WWE Women’s Champion)**
Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton
LA Knight vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes
Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair vs. Damage CTRL vs. Piper Niven & Chelsea Green vs. Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson
As WWE prepares for Crown Jewel, the November 1st edition of SmackDown was taped immediately following the October 25th show, resulting in an early start and a tape delay for the airing.
Spoilers for November 1st SmackDown
According to PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, the following events unfolded during the taped segment:
- The Street Profits, accompanied by B-Fab, secured a victory over Pretty Deadly.
- IYO SKY triumphed against Bianca Belair, Lash Legend, and Piper Niven in a competitive match.
- A heated confrontation occurred between WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax. Jax delivered a promo asserting her intention to win the title, leading to Liv and Dominik Mysterio's entrance. Liv recalled her previous victory over Jax, asserting her determination to retain her championship. Tiffany Stratton then entered the fray, teasing a cash-in at Crown Jewel but left the choice of opponent open-ended. The segment concluded with Tiffany attacking Liv, prompting general manager Nick Aldis to announce that Liv would face Tiffany immediately.
- Liv Morgan ultimately pinned Tiffany Stratton, but Nia Jax attacked Liv post-match, escalating tensions.
- Naomi and Bayley defeated Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell in another exciting match.
- In a compelling promo segment, Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso addressed their family dynamics, with Jimmy urging Roman to mend his relationship with Jey Uso. Jey made a surprise appearance, expressing his struggles and insisting on equality within the family. He challenged Roman, stating that if he felt disrespected, he would leave. In a show of unity, Roman, Jey, and Jimmy raised their arms together, signaling solidarity.
With Crown Jewel on the horizon, WWE fans can expect an action-packed event featuring high-stakes matches and dramatic storylines that have unfolded over the past weeks.
The upcoming 2024 Crown Jewel PLE is set to take place at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh on November 2, 2024, and is one of the most highly anticipated events of the Riyadh season. As the event approaches, WWE has unveiled the official poster for Crown Jewel 2024.
