WWE CROWN JEWEL 2023 – NOVEMBER 4, 2023 – RECAP
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WWE Crown Jewel 2023
November 4, 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Abdu Arena
Earlier today at the WWE Crown Jewel 2023 Kickoff, Sami Zayn pinned JD McDonagh.
The WWE’s “Then. Now. Forever. Together.” signature airs.
A video package on WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
The WWE Crown Jewel 2023 opening video airs.
Pyrotechnics explode in the Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as Michael Cole welcomes us to WWE Crown Jewel 2023. The hashtag for WWE Crown Jewel is #WWECrownJewel.
UP NEXT: World Heavyweight Championship Match – Seth “Freakin” Rollins (World Heavyweight Champion) VERSUS “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre!
A video package on the history between World Heavyweight Champion: Seth “Freakin” Rollins and “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre airs.
MATCH #1: WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH – SETH “FREAKIN” ROLLINS (WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION) VERSUS “THE SCOTTISH WARRIOR” DREW MCINTYRE
It’s time for the first match of the night! This match is for the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP! Making his way to the squared circle first is the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: SETH “FREAKIN” ROLLINS! It’s time for the entrance of his opponent. Making his way to the squared circle next is the challenger – “THE SCOTTISH WARRIOR” DREW MCINTYRE! Once both competitors are in the ring, the ring announcer introduces both men. The bell rings to officially begin this WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH between the World Heavyweight Champion: Seth “Freakin” Rollins and the challenger, “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre. A graphic appears on the screen informing us that #WWECrownJewel is trending on X. This match ends after Rollins hits The Pedigree and The Stomp and McIntyre before pinning him to win the match and to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
THE WINNER: AND STILL WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION – SETH “FREAKIN” ROLLINS…VIA PINFALL
A replay of the World Heavyweight Championship Match between World Heavyweight Champion: Seth “Freakin” Rollins against “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre from moments ago at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
After McIntyre walks up the ramp to return to the locker room, Seth is sitting. in the ring when the theme song for The Judgment Day begins to play as Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion: “Señor Money in the Bank” Damian Priest runs down to ringside with another referee. He tells the referee that he’s cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase and taking the World Heavyweight Championship. Suddenly, a man in a hoodie, comes out of the crowd and rams Priest into the ring post. The man pulls his hoodie down to reveal his identity and it’s SAMI ZAYN. Sami grabs the Money in the Bank briefcase and runs into the crowd. Priest angrily follows him and chases him to the backstage area.
Backstage, “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre is shown sitting on a top of a Footlocker when Women’s World Champion: “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley walks up to him. When McIntyre lifts up his head, she looks at him and shrugs her shoulders before walking away.
UP NEXT: Five-Way Match for the Women’s World Championship – “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley (Women’s World Champion) VERSUS Zoey Stark VERSUS Shayna Baszler VERSUS Raquel Rodriguez VERSUS Nia Jax!
A video package about the Five-Way Match for the Women’s World Championship between Women’s World Champion: “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley, Zoey Stark, Shayna Baszler, Raquel Rodriguez and Nia Jax airs.
As scenes of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia are shown, Michael Cole tells us about the WWE’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.
MATCH #2: FIVE-WAY MATCH FOR THE WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – “THE ERADICATOR” RHEA RIPLEY (WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION) VERSUS ZOEY STARK VERSUS SHAYNA BASZLER VERSUS RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ VERSUS NIA JAX
It’s time for our next match and it’s a FIVE-WAY MATCH FOR THE WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! Making her way to the squared circle first is one of the four challengers – NIA JAX! It’s time for the entrance and introduction of the next participant. Making her way to the squared circle next is the second of the four challengers – RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ! It’s time for the entrance and introduction of the next participant. Making her way to the squared circle next is the third of the four challengers – SHAYNA BASZLER! It’s time for the entrance and introduction of the next participant. Making her way to the squared circle next is the last of the four challengers – ZOEY STARK! It’s now time for the entrance and introduction of the final participant. As music begins to play, several men holding some sort of candle, walk out and lineup both sides of the stage. Making her way to the squared circle next is the WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: “THE ERADICATOR” RHEA RIPLEY! A graphic appears on the screen informing us that #WWECrownJewel is trending on X. The bell rings to officially begin this Five-Way Match for the Women’s World Championship between Women’s World Champion: “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley, Zoey Stark, Shayna Baszler, Raquel Rodriguez and Nia Jax. This match ends when Rhea nails Zoey with The Riptide on top of Raquel who was covering Shayna. Rhea then pinned Shayna to win the match and retain the Women’s World Championship.
THE WINNER: AND STILL WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION – “THE ERADICATOR” RHEA RIPLEY…VIA PINFALL
A replay of the Five-Way Match for the Women’s World Championship between Women’s World Champion: “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley, Zoey Stark, Shayna Baszler, Raquel Rodriguez and Nia Jax from moments ago at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
A commercial advertising Saudia airs.
A commercial advertising WWE Survivor Series: War Games 2023, live from Chicago on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern/5:00 P.M. Pacific airs.
UP NEXT: “The Greatest of All-Time” John Cena VERSUS “The Enforcer” Solo Sikoa!
A video package on the history between “The Greatest of All-Time” John Cena and “The Enforcer” Solo Sikoa airs.
MATCH #3: “THE GREATEST OF ALL-TIME” JOHN CENA VERSUS “THE ENFORCER” SOLO SIKOA
It’s time for our next match which is a SINGLES MATCH. Making his way to the squared circle first – “THE ENFORCER” SOLO SIKOA! Michael Cole informs us that Sikoa is the fifth man to debut at a premium live event in a singles match against Cena. It’s time for the entrance and introduction of his opponent. Making his way to the squared circle – “THE GREATEST OF ALL-TIME” JOHN CENA! Cole reminds us that the last time Cena won a singles match was five years ago against WWE Hall of Famer: “The Game” Triple H. It’s been 2,017 days since Cena’s last victory in a singles match. A graphic appears informing us that #WWECrownJewel is trending on X. The bell rings to officially begin this singles match between “The Greatest of All-Time” John Cena against “The Enforcer” Solo Sikoa. After an ABSOLUTE ASS WHIPPING by Sikoa, Cena falls to several Samoan Spikes and then a pinfall by Sikoa for Solo to win the match.
THE WINNER: “THE ENFORCER” SOLO SIKOA…VIA PINFALL
A replay of the match between “The Greatest of All-Time” John Cena against “The Enforcer” Solo Sikoa from moments ago at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
After Sikoa walks to the backstage area, the WWE Universe stands up and gives Cena a standing ovation while chanting “THANK YOU CENA!”
A commercial advertising WWEShop.com airs. Today’s exclusive deal is free shipping on qualifying orders. Exclusions apply. See website for details.
A commercial advertising NXT Deadline, live from Bridgeport on Saturday, December 9 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern/5:00 P.M. Pacific airs.
A commercial advertising The WWE Experience, coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in January 2024 airs.
It’s now time for MIZ TV! Making his way to the squared circle – THE MIZ! The Miz introduces his guest, Ibrahim Al Hajjaj. Making his way to the squared circle – IBRAHIM AL HAJJAJ! Cole informs us that Hajjaj owns Black Light Films and The House of Comedy. He’s a stand-up comedian and has toured the United States of America. A graphic appears informing us that #WWECrownJewel is trending #1 on X. I have no idea who Mr. Hajjaj is but the WWE Universe in Saudi Arabia appears to love him. The Miz welcomes Hajjaj to Miz TV and he says it’s a pleasure to be here. They’re interrupted by one of my “husbands” – GRAYSON WALLER! Waller says it’s nice to finally have a movie star on Miz TV. He says they need to treat him with respect and have an actual talk show set in the ring. He tells the ring crew to put The Grayson Waller Show set in the ring. The graphics change Miz TV to The Grayson Waller Show and remove the director chairs from the ring and begin putting the set for The Grayson Waller Show in the ring. The Miz asks if the ring crew is actually listening to Waller. He says he’s been here for 20 years and Waller has only been here for 20 minutes. Waller says The Grayson Waller Show is the hottest show in the WWE. The Miz says it looks like Australian public access. Waller says he thinks Miz is jealous because he doesn’t have plants on his talk show. They begin to argue before Hajjaj interrupts them and says there’s plenty of him. He says he agreed to come to WWE Crown Jewel and appear on the hottest talk show and then continues and states that Miz TV is the hottest talk show. Waller says his name is all over this arena and that means this is his show and his ring. He says Hajjaj is disrespecting him and he doesn’t like that. He orders him to leave the ring. The Miz takes a few steps forward but is stopped by Hajjaj. Waller kicks Hajjaj in the stomach, who rolls onto the ring apron. Miz kicks Waller when he turns around and throws his show signs out of the ring. Miz grabs Waller from behind for a Skull Crushing Finale but Hajjaj signals to Miz, who then sends Waller into the corner and is kicked by Hajjaj. Waller stumbles back to The Miz and his hit with a Skull Crushing Finale. Waller is lying on his back in the middle of the ring. Hajjaj is standing at the head of Waller, he looks at The Miz and then performs The People’s Elbow.
At ringside, Michael Cole and Wade Barrett talk about WWE Crown Jewel 2023.
UP NEXT: WWE United States Championship Match – Rey Mysterio (WWE United States Champion) VERSUS “The Maverick” Logan Paul!
A video package on the history between WWE United States Champion: Rey Mysterio and “The Maverick” Logan Paul airs.
As scenes of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia are shown, Michael Cole tells us about the WWE’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.
At the commentary table, Michael Cole and Wade Barrett talk about WWE Crown Jewel.
A video of “The Maverick” Logan Paul driving in the desert airs.
UP NEXT: WWE United States Championship Match – Rey Mysterio (WWE United States Champion) VERSUS “The Maverick” Logan Paul!
The WWE camera shows “The Maverick” Logan Paul driving to the Mohammed Abdu Arena.
MATCH #4: WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH – REY MYSTERIO (WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPION) VERSUS “THE MAVERICK” LOGAN PAUL
It’s now time for our next match. This is a singles match for the WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP! Making his way to the squared circle first is the challenger – “THE MAVERICK” LOGAN PAUL! It’s now time for the entrance and introduction of his opponent. Making his way to the squared circle is the WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPION – REY MYSTERIO! The bell rings to officially begin this WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH between WWE United States Champion: Rey Mysterio against “The Maverick” Logan Paul. During the match, one of Logan’s friends sneak brass knuckles to him but Mysterio pushes Paul into the corner and he drops them onto the arena floor. His friend begins to sneak over to get the brass knuckles to give to Logan but Santos Escobar jumps over the barricade and picks them up. He slowly walks towards Logan’s friend and for some stupid reason places the brass knuckles on the ring apron before chasing Logan’s friend over the barricade and into the crowd. Logan sees the brass knuckles and this match ends when he punches Mysterio with the brass knuckles on his right hand before pinning him to win the match and become the NEW WWE United States Champion.
THE WINNER: AND NEW WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPION – “THE MAVERICK” LOGAN PAUL…VIA PINFALL
A replay of the WWE United States Championship Match between WWE United States Champion: Rey Mysterio and “The Maverick” Logan Paul from moments ago at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
After the match, Paul walks over to Mysterio, who is sitting in the corner, and tells Mysterio he’s a legend and he did what he had to do to win. Mysterio tells him he knows what he did and Paul says he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He calls Mysterio a legend again and that he loves him.
Michael Cole reminds us that WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth 2024 will originate live from the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. He also reminds us that it’s the last premium live event before WWE WrestleMania. WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth 2024 will air live on Saturday, February 24, 2024 but tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023!
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews “The EST of the WWE” Bianca Belair. Bianca is excited about this match. She says Damage CTRL put her on the shelf. She says what she did to Bayley last night was phase one and now tonight’s match just between her and IYO SKY is phase two. She’s getting her payback and her title back tonight.
MATCH #5: WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH – “THE GENIUS OF THE SKY” IYO SKY (WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPION) VERSUS “THE EST OF THE WWE” BIANCA BELAIR
It’s now time for our next match and it’s a singles match for the WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP! Making her way to the squared circle first is the challenger – “THE EST OF THE WWE” BIANCA BELAIR! It’s now time for the entrance of her opponent. Making her way to the squared circle next is the WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPION – “THE GENIUS OF THE SKY” IYO SKY! Once both competitors are in the ring, tonight’s ring announcer – Byron Saxton, introduces both women. The bell rings to officially begin this WWE Women’s Championship Match between WWE Women’s Champion: “The Genius of the Sky” IYO SKY against “The EST of the WWE” Bianca Belair. A graphic appears on the ring during the match informing us that #WWECrownJewel is trending #1 on X. During the match, Bayley appears at ringside. At one point she tells IYO to trust her. During a brawl at ringside, IYO goes to hit Bianca but Belair moves and IYO nails Bayley instead. A few minutes ago, Kairi Sane returns to the WWE and attacks Bianca. This match ends when SKY delivers a moonsault to Belair and pins her to retain the WWE Women’s Championship and win the match.
THE WINNER: AND STILL WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPION – “THE GENIUS OF THE SKY” IYO SKY…VIA PINFALL
After the match, IYO SKY and Kairi Sane attack Belair. Kairi delivers an elbow drop from the top rope to Belair. The WWE camera shows Bayley, who is at ringside and appears to be shocked at the events that just occurred. Michael Cole reminds us that the last time we saw Sane in the WWE, she was attacked by Bayley.
A commercial advertising WWE 2K23: The Bad Bunny Edition airs.
UP NEXT: “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes VERSUS Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion: “Señor Money in the Bank” Damian Priest!
A video package showing the history between “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion: “Señor Money in the Bank” Damian Priest airs.
MATCH #6: “THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE” CODY RHODES VERSUS UNDISPUTED WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPION: “SEÑOR MONEY IN THE BANK” DAMIAN PRIEST
It’s now time for our next singles match at WWE Crown Jewel 2023. Making his way to the squared circle first is the UNDISPUTED WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPION: “SEÑOR MONEY IN THE BANK” DAMIAN PRIEST! Due to the incident between Priest and Sami Zayn from earlier today at WWE Crown Jewel, Priest doesn’t have his briefcase.
A replay of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion: “Señor Money in the Bank” Damian Priest attempting to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase from earlier today at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
It’s now time for the entrance and introduction of his opponent. Making his way to the squared circle – “THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE” CODY RHODES! The bell rings to officially begin this one-on-one match between “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion: “Señor Money in the Bank” Damian Priest after Priest attacks Rhodes. During the match, Priest’s tag team partner and fellow stablemate in The Judgment Day, Finn Bálor, comes down to the ring, gets on the ring apron and distracts the referee and Cody Rhodes. Meanwhile, Bálor’s friend JD McDonagh, sneaks into the ring behind Rhodes and when Rhodes turns around, he punches JD. Then Bálor is shown yelling for someone to “come down” and it’s soon revealed to be the NXT North American Champion and fellow stablemate in The Judgment Day, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio. As Mysterio arrives at ringside, he’s met with a superkick from Rhodes’ tag team partner – “Main Event” Jey Uso. Uso then superkicks Bálor and McDonagh as well. Uso grabs the steel chair and chases Bálor, Mysterio and McDonagh to the backstage area. This match ends after Rhodes delivers THREE CONSECUTIVE CROSS RHODES to Priest before pinning him.
THE WINNER: “THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE” CODY RHODES…VIA PINFALL
A graphic appears to inform us that #WWECrownJewel is trending on X.
Michael Cole explains to us the importance of the Falcon in Saudi Arabia.
A commercial advertising WWE Survivor Series: War Games 2023, live from Chicago on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern/5:00 P.M. Pacific airs.
At ringside, Michael Cole and Wade Barrett discuss WWE Survivor Series: War Games 2023.
THIS MONDAY ON WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW: Fatal 4-Way Match To Determine #1 Contender For The WWE Intercontinental Championship – “The One And Only” Ricochet VERSUS “The A-Lister” The Miz VERSUS “Big” Bronson Reed VERSUS Ivar!
THIS MONDAY ON WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW: Akira Tozawa VERSUS Shinsuke Nakamura!
UP NEXT: Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match – “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion) [with: “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman] VERSUS “The Megastar” LA Knight!
A video package on the history between the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion: “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns and “The Megastar” LA Knight airs.
MAIN EVENT: UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP – “THE TRIBAL CHIEF” ROMAN REIGNS (UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION) [WITH: “THE WISEMAN” PAUL HEYMAN] VERSUS “THE MEGASTAR” LA KNIGHT
It’s now time for the MAIN EVENT of WWE Crown Jewel 2023! This match is a singles match for the UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Making his way to the squared circle first is the challenger – LA KNIGHT! An amazing sight is seen when LA Knight makes his way to the ring and almost EVERYBODY in the WWE Universe at the Mohammed Abdu Arena is holding up a sign that says “YEAH!” in English and then below it in Arabic. It’s now time for the entrance of his opponent. Making his way to the squared circle is the – UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION: “THE TRIBAL CHIEF” ROMAN REIGNS! He is accompanied to the ring by “THE WISEMAN” PAUL HEYMAN. As Reigns and Heyman are making their way to the ring, Cole informs us that the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion is at day number 1,151 days or 3 ½ years. He tells us that there are only two WWE Hall of Famers in WWE history that have held the championship longer. The first man, “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino, held the WWE Championship for 1,237 days in his second reign. And “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan held the WWE Championship for 1,474 days. Once both men are inside the ring, our ring announcer – Byron Saxton – introduces both competitors. The bell rings to officially begin this UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH between the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion: “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns, with “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman in his corner, against “The Megastar” LA Knight. During the match, Knight is distracted when several officials and referees are attempting to keep “The Enforcer” Solo Sikoa from walking to the ring. Meanwhile, Jimmy Uso sneaks to ringside from the crowd and pulls Reigns out of the ring. A few minutes later, LA pulls Jimmy towards the ring by his hair and his hit with a punch from the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Back in the ring, Roman hits the spear, covers “The Megastar” but Knight kicks out! This match continues! A graphic appears, informing us that #WWECrownJewel is trending #1 on X. A few minutes later, Knight nails Roman with the BFT. He covers the champion and before the referee can make the three count, Jimmy Uso puts his cousin’s foot on the bottom rope. The referee sees his foot on the rope and continues the match. Knight sees Uso and realizes what happened. He exits the ring and begins to walk toward Uso as Uso is saying, “Nah, I like you! I like you!” Jimmy attempts to punch Knight but the challenger blocks it and begins to punch Jimmy. They battle over to the Arabic announce table where the challenger begins to bounce Jimmy’s head off of it 10 times. Then Reigns walks over to Knight but “The Megastar” knows this is going to happen so he grabs Roman by the head and bounces his head off the Arabic announce table five times. Roman is sent into the ring post and when Knight turns around, Jimmy attempts to hit him with a superkick but Knight catches Uso’s foot, picks him up and slams him, back first, onto the English announce table. LA stumbles backwards in front of the timekeeper’s barricade and is then speared through it by Reigns. The champion picks the challenger up and sends him back into the ring. The match ends when the two combatants are back inside the ring and the champion spears the challenger before pinning him. Roman wins the match and retains the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
THE WINNER: AND STILL UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION – “THE TRIBAL CHIEF” ROMAN REIGNS…VIA PINFALL
A replay of the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match between Undisputed WWE Universal Champion: “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns, with Paul Heyman in his corner, against “The Megastar” LA Knight from moments ago at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
After the match, Reigns celebrates his victory with Heyman before exiting the ring. Once on the ringside floor, he mouths the words “Who’s next?!”
A musical video showing highlights from WWE Crown Jewel 2023 airs.
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