Who’s the true champion of the World Wrestling Entertainment: SmackDown‘s top dog, or the resident ruler over on RAW? We’re about to find out at the 2025 edition of WWE Crown Jewel.
Here’s our complete guide to watching WWE Crown Jewel 2025, including date, time, the full card of matches, predictions and more. Get ready to see some carnage in the ring!
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What is WWE Crown Jewel?
WWE Crown Jewel is the WWE’s annual pay-per-view event that pits the very best men’s and women’s Superstars — the world champions of RAW and SmackDown — against each other to see which is the ultimate champion.
When and where is WWE Crown Jewel being held?
The 2025 WWE Crown Jewel event will be held on Oct. 11, 2025 in Perth, Australia at RAC Arena. The event starts at 8 a.m. ET and you can stream it on ESPN Unlimited in the United States and on Netflix internationally.
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is the first time the event will be held outside of Saudi Arabia, where the past six events have been held.
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WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Matches
The ring at WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is going to be packed with action. There are multiple titles at stake, a Diva tag team event and a bout between WWE’s most popular Superstar of all time, John Cena, and AJ Styles, one of the most popular wrestlers of the modern era.
Here’s the full card for WWE Crown Jewel 2025:
Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins for the Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins will clash for the Crown Jewel Championship in a champion-versus-champion showdown. With Rhodes holding the Undisputed WWE Title and Rollins the World Heavyweight Title, this match is less about belts and more about legacy. Their long, complicated history adds depth to what’s expected to be a defining encounter for both Superstars.
Rhodes is the reigning Crown Jewel champion, beating Gunther for the title in 2024, and his only major loss at an event this year came at the hands of John Cena at Wrestlemania.
Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Tiffany Stratton faces Stephanie Vaquer in a Women’s Champion vs. Champion bout. Vaquer recently captured the Women’s World Title from IYO SKY, while Stratton defended her SmackDown title in a triple threat to secure her spot. WWE is positioning this as a star-making match for Vaquer.
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY vs. The Kabuki Warriors Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley will team up with IYO SKY to face The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) in this Crown Jewel Tag Team match. This match stems from the recent drama on RAW between IYO SKY, Asuka and Kairi Sane involving a horrifying mist attack. Ripley backing IYO SKY against Asuka and Sane’s aggression sets up a heated, personal tag team showdown.
John Cena vs. AJ Styles: John Cena is the world’s most popular professional wrestler, but he’s calling it quits soon. This match continues his farewell run with a blockbuster against AJ Styles, another of the modern WWE’s most well-known stars. It’s a rekindling of one of the best rivalries of the past decade, giving fans one more marquee clash between two icons. Cena personally requested Styles after his last big match, setting up an emotional and potentially show-stealing encounter. This will be John Cena’s last pay-per-view event ever.
And rumor has it that there might be a Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed match in the cards, too!
Which Superstars will be in WWE Crown Jewel?
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 will feature these 10 Superstars:
- John Cena
- AJ Styles
- Cody Rhodes
- Seth Rollins
- Tiffany Stratton
- Stephanie Vaquer
- Rhea Ripley
- IYO SKY
- The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane)
Who is expected to win at WWE Crown Jewel?
Right now, Stephanie Vaquer and Seth Rollins are favored to win their respective matchups, while Ripley and IYO SKY are expected to prevail against the Kabukis.
Cena is expected to take down Styles in his pay-per-view swan song match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is WWE Crown Jewel 2025?
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 will start at 8 a.m. ET on Oct. 11, 2025.
Is this the first WWE Crown Jewel not to be held in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, the 2025 WWE Crown Jewel will happen in Perth, Australia instead of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this year.
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