4 unexpected things to expect at WWE Crown Jewel 2023
On Saturday, November 4th, WWE will present another edition of Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, with many big matches set to take place at the Premium Live Event.
While some fans may feel they can predict the outcome of most matches, World Wrestling Entertainment is known to deliver the unexpected.
Join us as we take a look at 4 such moments that could take place at Crown Jewel 2023.
#4 - Logan Paul gets attacked by a real-life rival
At Crown Jewel, Logan Paul will look to win his first championship in WWE when he goes one-on-one with the Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, with the two battling it out for the luchador's United States title.
While Paul may be all focused on Rey, he may have to be wary of an attack from Dillon Danis.
Logan and Danis fought in an intensely personal boxing match earlier this month, and The Maverick secured the win. Therefore, Dillon may look to interfere in Logan's match by costing him his shot at the gold.
Speaking to DAZN's boxing channel, Dillon Danis claimed that the WWE locker room is still not a big fan of Logan Paul.
"When I went to WWE, all of them were like, 'We hate this guy, he's a sc*mbag.' I had a talk with Triple H, he was like, 'I hope you beat his a**,'" Danis said. [17:45-17:58] [H/T Sportskeeda]
#3 - WWE's eradicator loses gold
A match that is surely set to be one of the most chaotic at Crown Jewel is the fatal 5 way for the Women's World title, with Rhea Ripley looking to defend her belt against Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Raquel Rodriguez, and Zoey Stark.
Ripley has held the gold since WrestleMania 39 and is undoubtedly one of the most dominant champions in recent WWE history.
Despite this, given the sheer amount of performers in the ring, as well as the fact that Rhea Ripley does not have to be pinned or submitted to lose her championship, the chance for a shocking title change is extremely likely.
#2 - The Megastar shocks the world
The match that is set to most likely be the main event of Crown Jewel will be the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Roman Reigns vs the fastest-rising star in SmackDown history, LA Knight.
The Megastar has been riding a wave of momentum this year, with the fans willing him to succeed. From almost winning The Money In The Bank ladder match in London to winning a battle royal at SummerSlam and teaming with John Cena at Fastlane, he has made headlines in recent months.
However, in front of him sits a challenge that no star has been able to achieve in almost 4 years, and that is to pin Roman Reigns in a singles competition.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray said that Crown Jewel will be a great chance to see if LA Knight can hang with a star as big as The Tribal Chief.
"[Crown Jewel is] a big opportunity for LA Knight to take a step forward. That's the best that they can hope for him. He's very cool. I like the look. I like the presentation. I like the way he is on the stick. In Saudi [Arabia], he needs to prove to the office ... that he can hang with Roman Reigns on a very big stage." (H/T Wrestling Inc)
#1 - Seth Rollins gets a taste of his own medicine
Since earlier this year in May, Seth Rollins has held the World Heavyweight Championship, taking on all challengers. His next title defense will see him face the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre at Crown Jewel.
Despite having all his attention on Drew, Seth will undoubtedly be wary of a potential cash-in from Mr Money In The Bank Damian Priest.
The powerhouse of The Judgment Day holds the briefcase that entitles him to cash in for a title match whenever he wants.
Seth Rollins is no stranger to the Money In The Bank briefcase as he was part of arguably the greatest cash-in of all time after he won world title gold in the main event of WrestleMania 31.
Speaking on WWE's The Bump, Priest was asked about when he may be potentially cashing in his contract.
"I’ve seen a few moments that I thought, ‘Maybe, but it’s not perfect yet.’ Right now, my focus is making sure we’re all on the same page and all champions. But when the time comes and that perfect time comes, it’ll get cashed in, and it’ll happen.” (H/T Fightful)
Only time will tell if any of these unexpected things will happen at Crown Jewel.