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Crown Jewel Spectacle

An analytical exposition of WWE's 2024 Riyadh Event: Examining the strategic partnerships, narrative arcs, and competitive outcomes.

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Event Overview

The Premier Event

Crown Jewel (2024) was the sixth iteration of WWE's premier professional wrestling pay-per-view and livestreaming event held in Saudi Arabia. It took place on November 2, 2024, at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, as part of the broader Riyadh Season initiative.

Strategic Partnership

This event is a product of WWE's 10-year strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting the nation's Vision 2030 social and economic reform program. Crown Jewel has become the flagship event within this collaboration.

Broadcast and Reach

The event was broadcast globally via pay-per-view and livestreamed on Peacock in the United States and the WWE Network internationally. Notably, this marked the final Crown Jewel to air live on the standalone WWE Network before its transition to Netflix in many markets.

Production & Context

Date and Venue

Scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, the event was hosted at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The venue's capacity and modern facilities provided a fitting stage for the high-profile spectacle.

Theme and Atmosphere

The official theme song for the event was "ARABI" by Future, Mohamed Ramadan, and Massari, contributing to the unique cultural and energetic atmosphere characteristic of WWE's Saudi Arabian events.

Global and Local Impact

The event serves a dual purpose: showcasing top-tier professional wrestling to a global audience while aligning with Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030, fostering tourism and international engagement through major sporting spectacles.

Narrative Arcs

Inaugural Championships

A central narrative involved the crowning of the first-ever men's and women's Crown Jewel Champions. This involved the reigning Raw and SmackDown World Champions facing off, with the winners earning prestigious championship status.

  • Men's: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes (SmackDown) vs. World Heavyweight Champion Gunther (Raw).
  • Women's: WWE Women's Champion Nia Jax (SmackDown) vs. Women's World Champion Liv Morgan (Raw).

Inter-Brand Rivalries

Several feuds spanned across WWE's Raw and SmackDown brands, culminating at Crown Jewel. These included:

  • Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. Bronson Reed.
  • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens, marked by intense physical altercations.
  • LA Knight defending the United States Championship in a triple threat match against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes.

The Bloodline Saga

The ongoing internal conflict within The Bloodline faction continued, with Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) facing Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga. This match served as a prelude to further developments in their complex family dynamic.

Tag Team Turmoil

The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship was contested in a high-stakes fatal four-way match, featuring champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defending against Damage CTRL, Chelsea Green & Piper Niven, and The Meta-Four, highlighting the competitive landscape of the women's tag division.

Featured Contests

Inaugural Men's Crown Jewel Championship

Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Champion) faced Gunther (World Heavyweight Champion) in a highly anticipated singles match to determine the inaugural men's champion.

Inaugural Women's Crown Jewel Championship

Liv Morgan (Women's World Champion) competed against Nia Jax (WWE Women's Champion) for the inaugural women's title, showcasing the top female talent from both brands.

United States Championship Triple Threat

LA Knight defended his United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes and Andrade in a fast-paced triple threat match, demonstrating the championship's prestige.

The Bloodline Six-Man Tag

Roman Reigns and The Usos teamed up against Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga in a critical six-man tag team match, reflecting the internal power struggle within The Bloodline.

Women's Tag Team Fatal Four-Way

Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill defended their WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against Damage CTRL, Chelsea Green & Piper Niven, and The Meta-Four.

Singles Showdowns

Key singles matches included Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. Bronson Reed and Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens, both stemming from significant rivalries.

Match Results

Official Outcomes

The following table details the official results of the matches contested at Crown Jewel 2024:

No. Results Stipulations Times
1 The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa) defeated Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) by pinfall Six-man tag team match 16:35
2 Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill (c) defeated Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky), Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson), and Chelsea Green and Piper Niven by pinfall Fatal four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship 12:00
3 Seth "Freakin" Rollins defeated Bronson Reed by pinfall Singles match 12:20
4 Liv Morgan (Raw's Women's World Champion) defeated Nia Jax (SmackDown's WWE Women's Champion) by pinfall Singles match for the inaugural 2024 WWE Women's Crown Jewel Championship 8:15
5 LA Knight (c) defeated Andrade and Carmelo Hayes by pinfall Triple threat match for the WWE United States Championship 9:10
6 Cody Rhodes (SmackDown's Undisputed WWE Champion) defeated Gunther (Raw's World Heavyweight Champion) by pinfall Singles match for the inaugural 2024 WWE Crown Jewel Championship 23:00

Post-Event Developments

Championship Recognition

Following their victories, Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan were presented with commemorative rings, symbolizing their status as the inaugural Crown Jewel Champions. The championship belts were subsequently displayed at the WWE Experience attraction in Riyadh.

Raw Fallout

On the subsequent episode of Raw, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio celebrated Morgan's win. The event saw further developments in the women's division, including a battle royal to determine Morgan's next challenger, won by Iyo Sky. The ongoing saga of The Bloodline also continued, with Jey Uso questioning Sami Zayn's actions.

SmackDown Fallout

SmackDown featured further escalation of The Bloodline's internal conflict, leading to Roman Reigns' team (including Reigns, The Usos, and Sami Zayn) agreeing to face Solo Sikoa's faction in a WarGames match at Survivor Series. The rivalry between Kevin Owens and Randy Orton intensified, with Owens attacking Orton and setting up a future championship match.

Broadcasting Transition

It was confirmed that Crown Jewel 2024 was the last event to be livestreamed on the standalone WWE Network in the US, preceding the transition of WWE's premium live event rights to ESPN's streaming service in 2025.

References

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The information presented in this document is derived from the following sources:

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This is not official WWE content, nor does it constitute professional sports analysis or endorsement. The information presented is based on data available at the time of compilation and may not reflect real-time updates or official statements. Professional wrestling is a form of sports entertainment, involving predetermined outcomes and scripted narratives.

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