All-Star line-up confirmed for ‘WWE Crown Jewel’ in Riyadh

RIYADH: This year’s “WWE Crown Jewel” in Riyadh is set to feature an all-star line-up of WWE’s biggest superstars, with match-ups confirmed for the spectacle at Mohammed Abdo Arena on Nov. 4.

Among the headline names, 16-time WWE world champion, John Cena, is set to return to Riyadh and compete in Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2018. with his opponent to be named in the coming days.

The headline matches will also see World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins returning to Saudi Arabia for the first time since he claimed his title at “WWE Night of Champions” in May, as he takes on Drew McIntyre in a championship battle.

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will defend his title in a high-stakes encounter with LA Knight in Riyadh, with Reigns aiming to remind WWE fans of his dominance despite recent struggles following family frictions for The Bloodline.

WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio returns to Saudi Arabia in November as the current United States champion, and will look to fend off social media superstar Logan Paul in a championship contest.

Cody Rhodes will be back in Saudi Arabia to take on Damian Priest of The Judgment Day, while Riyadh will also witness a high-flying “Fatal 5-Way” contest as WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley looks to retain her title against a collection of wrestlers with unique styles in Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark and Raquel Rodriguez.