Roman Reigns to be sidelined until Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes double champ? — 4 returns/debuts that could happen at WWE Crown Jewel 2024
Crown Jewel 2024 is on the horizon, and it is set to be WWE's next big international premium live event under Triple H's regime. The company is leaving no stone unturned to make it a grand extravaganza with seven spectacular matches to feature on the card this year. However, it could also be the night when fans behold a flurry of returns and debuts.
With the amount of grandeur the shows in Saudi Arabia hold, the Stamford-based promotion may have some breathtaking surprises and shockers in store. From a legendary women's champion returning at the spectacle to Solo Sikoa revealing a new member of The Bloodline, several stars could show up at the event in Riyadh this Saturday.
Let's look at four returns and debuts that could happen at Crown Jewel 2024:
#4. Alexa Bliss could return to WWE and confront Liv Morgan
One of the biggest returns that could finally happen at Crown Jewel is that of Alexa Bliss. The multi-time women's champion has been away from television since January 2023. However, she could finally return at the upcoming spectacle and confront Liv Morgan after her match against Nia Jax.
With Rhea Ripley being sidelined for a while, WWE needs a top star who could fill that void in the RAW's women's division. Therefore, it seems to be the perfect time for Little Miss Bliss' comeback to the Stamford-based promotion. Alexa returning at Crown Jewel has the potential to be the biggest highlight of the night.
Moreover, it could garner an unfathomable buzz, leaving the WWE Universe in a frenzy. The 33-year-old could herald a blockbuster feud with Morgan for the Women's World Championship, the seeds of which could be sown in Saudi Arabia.
#3. Zilla Fatu could debut and join forces with the OG Bloodline
Roman Reigns and The Usos are set to battle The Bloodline 2.0 at Crown Jewel in a six-man tag team match. However, the numbers game could still become a major factor for the OG Bloodline. Just when Reigns and his crew could be struggling against Solo Sikoa's faction, Zilla Fatu could emerge from the shadows.
The 25-year-old could debut at the spectacle and take out Sikoa's entire faction. In a shocking turn of events, he could join forces with The OTC and The Usos. Not only could this leave the WWE Universe berserk, but Zilla's debut could add a new chapter within The Bloodline saga that has been going on in SmackDown.
Moreover, this could fill the fourth spot within Roman Reigns' faction and lead to a '4 vs. 4' Men's WarGames match between the OG Bloodline and The Bloodline 2.0 at this year's Survivor Series: WarGames.
#2. Dustin Rhodes could return and help Cody Rhodes become a double-champion
One of the most shocking things that fans could witness at Crown Jewel is Dustin Rhodes' WWE return. His contract with AEW and ROH recently expired, and he is apparently a free agent now. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes is set to battle Gunther for the Crown Jewel Championship in a marquee match at Riyadh this Saturday.
There are high chances that Ludwig Kaiser could interfere in this match and try to help The Ring General. As a result, Dustin Rhodes could make a shocking return during the bout to equalize the numbers game. He could help his brother & the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, win this high-profile match and become a double champion.
The American Nightmare could legitimize the Crown Jewel Championship and carry it along with him on SmackDown. While the chances of Dustin's WWE return at Saudi Arabia are relatively low, the company could pull off a shocker that no one could be anticipating.
#1. Hikuleo could debut at Crown Jewel and take out Roman Reigns
Crown Jewel 2024 could witness a new chapter with The Bloodline's storyline as former NJPW star Hikuleo could make his shocking debut. During the final moments of the six-man tag team match between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa's faction, the 33-year-old could show up out of nowhere. He could cost Reigns and The Usos and reveal himself as the new member of The Bloodline 2.0.
Following the match, Hikuleo could launch a merciless attack on The OTC, unleashing his havoc. The nature of the attack could be so severe that it could put Roman Reigns on the shelf till Royal Rumble. The 6-foot-8-inch giant taking out The Head of the Table upon his potential debut will significantly help WWE establish him as a formidable threat on the main roster.
Meanwhile, this will help WWE add a new layer to The Bloodline saga. While Hikuleo's debut at Crown Jewel is quite likely, Reigns going on a long hiatus seems implausible. It will be interesting to see how things shape up at the spectacular event in Saudi Arabia.