WWE will crown the inaugural men’s and women’s Crown Jewel champions on their return to Saudi Arabia next month.
The wrestling giants were the first major sporting promotion to push a global event in the Kingdom, but this year will be bigger than ever.
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WWE ran two shows in Saudi in 2018 after agreeing to a 10-year strategic partnership with the country’s Ministry of Sport.
Since then, boxing and UFC have held regular cards in the Middle East, with the Saudi Pro League also enjoying increased interest.
WWE are now pulling out all the stops upon their latest return to the Gulf State for for Riyadh season.
This year will pit the men’s and the women’s world champions against each other to determine the Crown Jewel champion.
The unique titles won’t be defended on regular WWE TV, with their presence designed solely to increase interest in the Saudi event.
Crown Jewel 2024: Date and how to follow
This year’s Crown Jewel will take place on Saturday, November 2.
It is being held at Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The prelims will take place from 4pm in the UK and is available to stream for free on WWE’s YouTube channel.
For UK fans, it will also be live-streamed on the WWE Network – it costs £9.99 per month and can be cancelled at any time.
In the US, the event is at 11 am ET and 8:00 am PST, while it can be streamed live on Peacock.
Fury made a successful debut in the WWE at Crown JewelGetty Images – Getty
WWE Crown Jewel 2024: Fight card
More to follow
Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan vs. WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax – for inaugural WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther vs. WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes – for inaugural WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship
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WWE Crown Jewel 2024: What has been said?
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson hit back at online rumours that he’ll be missing next year’s WrestleMania.
The People’s Champion ended his six-month absence from WWE TV with a stunning return at the company’s last PLE, Bad Blood.
The Rock would be tipped to make another cameo in Saudi Arabia as he gears up another stretch in the wrestling world.
However, reports emerged that claimed the Hollywood superstar wouldn’t be able to make ‘Mania 41 due to scheduling conflicts.
This would naturally put into doubt all potential subsequent appearances until the epic show in 2025, including Crown Jewel, Survivor Series, and more likely, the Royal Rumble.
Naturally disappointed, fans began to pepper Johnson’s social media platforms with comments over the report, leaving the multi-time former world champion in no doubt as to his response.
Replying on Instagram to the question: “Are you really not working mania 41??? Say it ain’t so!” the veteran hit back: “Don’t believe any of that bulls***.”
