WWE Crown Jewel 2023 Results: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Highlights, Recap
Here is the complete live coverage for the 2023 Crown Jewel event, which will be streaming live on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.##
The event will be live-streamed at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, exclusively on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else. The card consists of a total of 8 matches, including a kickoff match. The kickoff match between Sami Zayn and JD McDonagh will commence at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.##
To kick off the event, Sami Zayn will step up to face JD McDonagh in a singles match. In the main card, Roman Reigns will go head-to-head with LA Knight for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.##
Additionally, World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins will defend his title once again when he faces "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre. Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley will strive to regain her title as she battles Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Raquel Rodriguez in a Fatal 5-Way Match.##
Also on the card, The Social Media Megastar has his sights set on gold, specifically the United States Title held by Rey Mysterio. The Judgment Day member, Damian Priest, will take on Cody Rhodes in a singles match. After a long absence, John Cena will once again step into the ring when he goes head-to-head with Solo Sikoa. Bianca Belair is determined to reclaim her WWE Women's Championship from the high-flying titleholder, IYO SKY, at WWE Crown Jewel. ##
WWE Crown Jewel 2023 Ongoing Results ##
Kick-Off Show Match: Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh ##
Sami Zayn is the first to make his way to the ring, and he is receiving a strong reaction from the crowd. Up next is his opponent, McDonagh. The bell rings, and they lock up. This is McDonagh's first appearance in Saudi Arabia. Zayn executes a nice takedown, and McDonagh pummels Zayn into the turnbuckle before getting a lock in the middle of the ring. McDonagh almost pulls off a disaster as Zayn sends him over the top using his knees.##
Zayn follows up with punches in the corner, and McDonagh gets turned inside out near the turnbuckle. McDonagh ends up on the apron and uses the ropes to hurt Sami. McDonagh briefly exits the ring but quickly returns. McDonagh puts in great effort, attempting to take control of Zayn, but the crowd is still firmly behind Zayn.##
McDonagh eats some chops in the turnbuckle, and he delivers double knees to Zayn. McDonagh tries to get Zayn on the top turnbuckle and attempts a Superplex, but Zayn counters and sends him to the mat. Zayn goes for a jump, but McDonagh counters with a Dropkick in mid-air for a cover. Zayn kicks out at two and a half.##
Zayn fights back into the match, landing a big Clothesline that turns McDonagh inside out. Zayn follows up with a big Back Body Drop on McDonagh, and the crowd erupts in "this is awesome" chants. Zayn looks to execute a Back Suplex, but McDonagh holds onto the ropes. McDonagh tries one of his signature moves for a cover, but he doesn't secure the win.##
McDonagh attempts a high-risk move from the top, but Zayn has his knees up, causing McDonagh to crash. Zayn responds with an Exploder into the turnbuckle. He follows it up with a Helluva Kick, followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb for the cover, and he secures the victory in the match. ##
WINNER: Sami Zayn. ##
World Heavyweight Championship: Seth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre ##
The music hits, and the World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring first. Following him is Drew McIntyre, who enters the ring next.##
The bell rings, and they lock up. Drew takes Rollins into the turnbuckle, they separate, and they lock up again in the middle. Drew delivers a shoulder tackle, taking Rollins down. Rollins goes for a tackle, but instead, he eats a tackle from Drew. Rollins endures some big chops followed by a Back Suplex, but it doesn't result in a win. Drew goes for a punch, but Rollins sidesteps and counters with his own punch. Rollins sends Drew over the top ropes, and he falls outside. Rollins follows it up with a double knee to send Drew further outside and then lands a knee from the top. Rollins attempts a suicide dive, but Drew catches him and launches a belly-to-belly suplex on the floor.##
Drew gets Rollins back into the ring, and Rollins smacks Drew around. Drew responds with a Spinebuster, but it's only a near fall. Drew delivers a big chop that takes Rollins down. Both exchange shots in the middle, and Drew finally gets the last laugh as he lands a knee for the cover, but it's not enough to secure the win.##
Rollins catches and lands elbows, and then he delivers a knee into the corner. Rollins follows it up with a well-placed kick to the neck and executes an enzuigiri, causing Drew to fall on his knee. Rollins sets up some good moves to pull off his offense, including two Clotheslines, but Drew remains on his feet. Rollins delivers a running knee and goes to the apron. Rollins lands a knee to the jaw and follows it up with a Moonsault using the ropes.##
Rollins attempts a Falcon Arrow for the cover, but it's a close two-count. Rollins is pumped up now and lands a kick, perhaps going for a Pedigree, but Drew saves himself with an elbow. Drew is on the top rope, with Rollins joining him. Rollins executes a Superplex and goes for a cover, but Drew catches Rollins for his own Vertical Suplex, resulting in another near fall.##
Drew gets Rollins up on his shoulders and tries to climb to the second ropes, but Rollins slips under Drew's leg. Rollins goes for a buckle bomb, but Drew counters with a Future Shock DDT. However, it's not enough to secure the win. McIntyre prepares for a Claymore, but Rollins can't get to his feet. Rollins surprises Drew with an Inside Cradle as he gets near, sending Drew over the top ropes. Rollins goes for a suicide dive to take Drew down near the announce desk. Drew then launches Rollins back-first into the steel steps. Drew gets Rollins up and goes for a sliding slam onto the apron.##
Both competitors are back in the ring, but Rollins is still down. Rollins manages to get back on his knees and delivers a slap. Drew goes for a Glasgow Kiss, while Rollins counters with a huge Pedigree for another near fall. Both get back on their feet, with Rollins landing clubbing blows followed by a big right hand. Rollins goes for the Stomp, but Drew lifts Rollins and sends him into the turnbuckle. Drew executes two back-to-back belly-to-belly suplexes, followed by a neckbreaker. Drew goes for the Claymore, but Rollins, despite being fatigued, lands a Superkick followed by a Stomp. Rollins goes for the cover, and Drew shocks everyone by kicking out. Rollins heads to the top and goes for a Moonsault, but Drew sidesteps, and Rollins lands on his feet. In a missed landing moment, Drew lands a Claymore kick for a near fall. Drew goes for another one, but Rollins counters with a Superkick and follows it up with a Pedigree, then a Stomp. Rollins goes for the cover, and he secures the victory with a 1...2...3. ##
WINNER: Seth Rollins and still ##
After the match, Drew leaves the ring, but Rollins is still there. The music hits, and here comes the Money In the Bank winner, Damian Priest. He signals to the referee to initiate the cash-in. Priest was about to cash in on Seth, but Sami saves the day for Seth. Sami Zayn not only stops the cash-in but also steals Damian Priest's MITB briefcase in the process. ##
Fatal five-way match for the Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Zoey Stark vs. Raquel Rodriguez ##
The bell rings, and here we go. Nia Jax immediately rolls out of the ring. Zoey goes for her first pinfall, but Ripley saves it. Shayna Baszler attempts a near fall on Ripley. Nia Jax drags Rodriguez outside, and Ripley kicks Nia. Jax gets back in and unloads a Suplex. Baszler sneaks up and delivers a kick from behind to Jax. Rodriguez hits a big clothesline on Zoey and gets fired up as she takes out everyone. Ripley comes in and takes control. ##
Jax and Ripley are face to face now, exchanging punches. Ripley attempts to lift Jax but doesn't succeed, and Jax pounds away at Ripley before following up with a leg drop for the cover. Zoey breaks up the count. Baszler goes for a submission on Ripley, and Rodriguez joins in. Jax tries to get involved, but Baszler keeps her locked in a Kirifuda Driver. Eventually, they all separate. Baszler executes a tremendous superplex on Jax, Rodriguez, and Zoey. ##
Rodriguez delivers an elbow from the second rope. Ripley comes in to stop Rodriguez from making the pin count, and both women go down when they land a big boot. They find themselves on the apron, and Zoey takes them off the apron and goes for a Leap Frog to take out both opponents. Zoey gets Ripley back in the ring and attempts a Superkick, followed by her signature move for the cover, but Jax breaks the count. Zoey is getting beaten up, and Rodriguez lifts Jax, planting her down with an Alabama Bomb for a near fall. ##
Baszler locks in a Kirifuda Driver on Ripley, and Rodriguez gets involved. Ripley and Zoey climb to the second rope, and they send Zoey onto Rodriguez, while Ripley hits Baszler with a Riptide from the top for the cover, securing the victory in the match. ##
WINNER: Rhea Ripley and Still ##
Singles Match: John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa##
The match begins with the ringing of the bell, and Cena immediately takes control, delivering a series of punishing moves on Solo. They brawl outside the ring, where Cena inflicts further pain by slamming Solo's hand onto the steel steps. Cena eventually brings Solo back into the ring.##
Solo retaliates with a headbutt and follows it up with a running leg drop on Cena. Another headbutt from Solo in the middle of the ring keeps the pressure on.##
Cena manages to get back on his feet, but Solo strikes with a well-placed kick that puts Cena down. Solo then executes a Senton from the second rope. He attempts to land the Samoan Spike, but Cena ducks it, and Solo instead lands a kick that sends Cena to the mat. Solo gains momentum and hits a hip attack in the corner. He readies himself for the Samoan Spike, but Cena evades the attack and turns it into a STF submission. Solo somehow escapes the submission and goes for a clothesline in the middle of the ring.##
Solo positions Cena on the top rope and delivers a devastating move, but it's not enough to secure the victory. He then executes a Belly to Belly suplex on Cena for a pin attempt, but it results in a near fall. Solo goes for the Samoan Spike once more, but this time Cena responds with two consecutive shoulder tackles followed by his signature Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena attempts his Attitude Adjustment (AA), but Solo counters it with a Samoan Drop. Solo continues his offense, snapping Cena in the corner.##
Cena climbs to the top rope and executes a Crossbody for a pin attempt, but it's still not enough to win the match. He tries to lift Solo onto his shoulders, but Solo blocks it. Cena switches to a Chokeslam for another near fall. Cena makes another attempt at the AA, but this time Solo counters with a slam for a close two-count. Solo goes for the Samoan Spike, but Cena turns it into an STF submission. Solo manages to reach the ropes to break the hold. ##
Solo successfully lands a Samoan Spike, followed by another one. He attempts a third, and it connects. Solo goes for a fourth one and successfully hits it. Solo proceeds with a relentless beatdown on Cena and makes the cover for the three-count, winning the match. ##
WINNER: Solo Sikoa ##
Miz introduces Ibrahim Al Hajjaj as his guest on MizTV, a Saudi Arabian movie star.##
Grayson Waller interrupts, claiming that Ibrahim deserves a better talk show. They exchange words, with Waller implying his show is superior to Miz's.##
Ibrahim defends MizTV, causing tensions to rise. Waller kicks Ibrahim, provoking Miz to retaliate with a Skull Crushing Finale. Ibrahim finishes with a People's Elbow on Waller. ##
WWE United States Championship: Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Logan Paul ##
The bell rings, and the match begins with Logan Paul targeting Rey Mysterio's left arm. Paul lifts Mysterio onto his shoulders, and Mysterio responds with a couple of kicks to Paul's midsection. However, Paul's kick misses its mark.##
Rey Mysterio attempts to send Paul into the ropes for a 619, but Paul manages to evade it. Mysterio then goes for a crossbody, but Paul catches him and hurls him into the turnbuckle. Paul showcases his athleticism with an impressive springboard moonsault but only gets a near fall. Paul starts delivering punches in the turnbuckle, using a boxing-style approach.##
Paul proceeds to drag Mysterio back to his feet, executing a waist lock takedown. Mysterio quickly gets back up and retaliates with elbow strikes, followed by a stomp to Paul's leg, creating some separation. Paul attempts a backbreaker for a pinfall, but he doesn't secure the victory. Paul lifts Rey overhead.##
Paul follows up with a powerful warrior splash for another near fall. He then looks to apply a bear hug. Rey attempts to fight back with elbow strikes, but Paul counters with a kick and lifts him. This time, Rey manages to land on his feet and drives Paul into the corner, but Rey himself ends up getting planted.##
Paul goes for his signature move into the turnbuckle, but Rey sidesteps, causing Paul to crash to the mat outside the ring. Rey goes for a suicide dive and follows it up with a massive senton from the top rope, concluding with a crossbody for another near fall. Rey attempts multiple roll-up pins, but none result in a victory. He's trying to pick up the pace.##
Rey goes for a waist lock, but Paul separates and gets onto the apron. Paul delivers a massive clothesline by jumping over the top ropes. Logan Paul aims for a right hand, but Rey sidesteps and goes for a DDT followed by a submission lock. Paul manages to reach the bottom rope with his body to break the submission hold. Rey continues to target Paul's leg with a series of shots.##
Paul seizes an opportunity when Rey attempts a springboard moonsault and executes a powerslam. He then drags Rey toward the top ropes. Paul is knocked down with a few headbutts, but he comes back and performs a fallaway slam that turns into a moonsault for yet another near fall.##
Paul goes to the top turnbuckle again and attempts a jump, but Rey manages to avoid it. He then sends Paul into the ropes for a 619, but this time Paul catches Rey's legs. Rey is perched on the top ropes, and Paul is holding on. Paul joins Rey on the top turnbuckle and hoists him onto his shoulders. Rey counters with a massive sunset flip powerbomb, resulting in another near fall.##
A surprising twist occurs when someone from underneath the ring hands Paul a brass knuckle that falls out of his grasp the first time. Santos Escobar enters the scene to thwart the person attempting to hand the brass knuckle to Paul. Rey sets Paul up for the 619 and goes for a leap, but Paul strikes Rey with the brass knuckles, leading to a three-count and Paul winning the match and the title. ##
WINNER: Logan Paul & New Champion ##
Singles match for the WWE Women's Championship: Iyo Sky (c) (with Bayley and Dakota Kai) vs. Bianca Belair ##
Bianca began with waist lock takedowns, but Iyo responded with a shoulder tackle. They took the action to the floor, where Bianca delivered a suplex and a handspring moonsault. Back in the ring, Iyo targeted Bianca's leg, using a dragon screw leg whip and a knee drop. She focused on Bianca's leg, which caused Bianca significant discomfort. ##
Iyo used a victory roll into a double stomp, earning a near fall, and then returned to focusing on Bianca's leg. Bianca countered with forearms, but Iyo continued to target the leg. When Bianca missed a splash, Iyo's attempt at a missile dropkick failed.##
Bianca retaliated with a fallaway slam, showing resilience despite her injured leg. She followed up with a series of slams but couldn't secure the win. A superplex attempt was thwarted by Iyo, who crotched Bianca on the turnbuckles and delivered a dropkick to her knee. ##
Iyo put Bianca in the tree of woe and landed a drop kick to her knee for a near fall. She followed it up with a Stretch Muffler, but Bianca nearly reached the ropes. They exchanged moves, with Iyo countering a Glam Slam into a rollup and Bianca hitting a release reverse gourdbuster. However, Bianca was distracted by Bayley on the apron and missed a swanton, leading to a near fall for Iyo. Iyo attempted a springboard drop kick, but Bianca caught her and executed a Glam Slam. ##
Bayley's interference prevented the pin. Bianca knocked Bayley off the apron, and Kairi Sane intervened. Kairi struck Bianca with a knee off the ringside barrier, sending her into the ring post. The referee counted, and Bianca failed to beat the ten-count, giving Iyo the victory with a moonsault. ##
WINNER: IYO Sky and Still ##
After the match, Kairi and Iyo attacked Bianca. Kairi hit an elbow drop from the top rope. Iyo and Kairi shared a hug, leaving Bayley confused about the situation. ##
Singles Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Damian Priest ##
Priest attacks Cody before the match. Once it starts, Cody lands punches, kicks, and a drop-down uppercut. Priest pushes Cody off the turnbuckles, but Cody counters with a flatliner.##
Cody attempts a dive but stops short. On the floor, Priest hits a back heel kick. Back in the ring, he delivers a springboard double sledge and focuses on Cody's leg, wrapping it in the ropes. Cody fights back with a dropkick, jabs, and a Bionic Elbow setup. Priest counters with a kick. Cody regains control with running forearms and finishes with the Beautiful Disaster for a near fall. ##
Cody Rhodes clears the announce table, but Priest delivers a massive clothesline. Now, Priest positions Cody to use the announce table against him. He lifts Cody, but Cody slips out and sends Priest into the ring post. Cody re-enters the ring and performs a suicide dive to drive Priest onto the table. They battle atop the announce table, with Priest finally hitting the Reckoning through the table. ##
Priest gets Cody back in the ring and attempts another Reckoning, but Cody reverses it into his Cross Rhodes. Both men are down, creating a critical moment in the match. Suddenly, Finn Balor rushes into the ring, distracting the referee and getting involved. JD also enters, but Cody fends him off. Meanwhile, Priest delivers a Chokeslam for a near fall. ##
Dominik arrives with a chair, and Jey Uso appears out of nowhere to superkick Dominik and take out JD. Cody executes a Cody Cutter followed by an elbow for a near fall. Finn, Dominik, and JD have exited the scene. Cody sets up for a Cross Rhodes, but Priest counters with a kick. Cody responds by hitting a massive Cross Rhodes from the top rope for a near fall. ##
Priest gets Cody on his shoulder, but Cody escapes and executes three consecutive Cross Rhodes for the victory. ##
WINNER: Cody Rhodes ##
Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. LA Knight ##
The bell rings, and they exchange punches in the middle, with LA Knight landing a big one to take Roman down. Roman retaliates by taking Knight down and sending him into the corner for a shoulder tackle, but Knight counters and takes Roman down. Roman sends Knight over the top ropes and onto the apron.##
Knight uses the ropes to his advantage, hurting Roman and going for a near fall. Knight slams Roman and attempts his move, but Reigns rolls out of the ring. Knight delivers a basement kick and pummels him on the apron. He follows up with a clothesline off the apron and then clears up the announce table. Reigns seizes the opportunity to attack Knight from behind, pounding him into the steel steps.##
Knight drags himself back into the ring, beating the count. Reigns stands tall and forcefully bumps Knight into the turnbuckle. He follows up with a Suplex for a cover, but Knight kicks out at two and a half. Reigns locks in an armbar on Knight. Once back on his feet, Knight separates with a punch to the ribs. Roman Reigns responds with a big clothesline. Knight counters with another clothesline into the corner, all while Reigns continues to draw the ire of WWE fans. Reigns goes for a move from behind but eats a boot, and Knight follows up with a DDT from the second rope. ##
Knight gains the upper hand over Reigns, taking him down with a clothesline and following up with a Side Russian leg drop. Roman attempts a Rock Bottom for the cover, but Knight kicks out early. Reigns is locked and loaded, preparing for the Superman punch, but Knight counters with a backbreaker. Reigns retaliates with a Superman punch for a near fall.##
Roman readies himself for a spear, but Knight skillfully leapfrogs over him, causing Reigns to collide with the turnbuckle. Knight seizes the opportunity to attack Roman and takes him to the top rope in pursuit of a Superplex. Reigns, however, responds with a headbutt to dislodge Knight. Despite this, Knight manages to get back on the top rope and delivers a Superplex, following it up with an elbow for another near fall.##
Jimmy Uso intervenes by pulling Reigns out of the ring. Knight goes after Jimmy and gets hit by a Superman punch. Reigns returns to the ring and rocks Knight with a Spear for the cover, but Knight kicks out. Reigns, now visibly frustrated, unleashes a series of punishing punches and applies the Guillotine Choke. Knight valiantly attempts to power out of the hold and manages to get back on his feet with a series of body shots, but Reigns refuses to release the hold.##
Finally, the hold breaks, and Knight retaliates with a BFT for the cover. However, Jimmy strategically places Roman's leg on the bottom rope to break the count. Knight confronts Jimmy and slams him into the announce desk. Roman tries to attack from behind but ends up being slammed through the desk by Knight. The chaos spills over the barricade, and suddenly, Reigns delivers a Spear through the barricade. ##
Reigns regains his composure, gets Knight back into the ring, and goes for one final Spear to secure the victory with a cover. ##
WINNER: Roman Reigns And Still ##
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