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WWE returns to Saudi Arabia for the latest Crown Jewel event. The event will feature title bouts, with WWE’s marquee players competing for bragging rights.
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Two WWE Crown Jewel Championship belts are on the line. Champions from Raw and SmackDown face off for more gold. Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, Liv Morgan, and Chelsea Green all have something to prove.
Meanwhile, a rivalry looks to be settled when Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton compete in a Last Man Standing match. The tag team titles are also on the line.
Here’s a breakdown of all the action and predictions for who will win at the latest Crown Jewel event.
WWE Crown Jewel 2026 match predictions
Roman Reigns (Raw Champion) vs. Sami Zayn (SmackDown Champion) for the WWE Crown Jewel Championship
Reigns and Zayn renew their story from a few years ago. This time, Zayn is a champion.
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Reigns has put on great performances in 2026, but he’s been preoccupied with the 946 group. Zayn has enemies left and right as champion, but Reigns and The Bloodline have had a tough time with Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Prince, Carmelo Hayes, Jaida Parker, and now Cruz Montana.
There’s no doubt Reigns and Zayn will have a good match that starts slow and ends with a bang. However, expect interference at the highest level, from 946 and The Bloodline. Zayn will take advantage of all the chaos and sneak in a win.
Sporting News prediction: Sami Zayn
Liv Morgan (Raw Champion) vs. Chelsea Green (SmackDown Champion) for the WWE Crown Jewel Championship
Chelsea Green has proven to be a fighting champion since getting the interim tag off her reign. She has had to keep an eye on friend and Money in the Bank winner Tiffany Stratton. Liv Morgan, a previous Crown Jewel Champion, has been untouchable with The Judgment Day in her corner.
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The story of Stratton holding the briefcase is almost too similar to her 2024 run with it. Given that, WWE could potentially give fans a shocking twist. Stratton could cash in on Green after Morgan beats her, potentially thanks to Stratton stabbing her friend in the back.
Sporting News prediction: Liv Morgan
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match
Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Orton at WrestleMania 42 in a match that featured Pat McAfee. While it wasn’t well received, the end, Orton punting Rhodes unconscious, was. Now, months later, the two are feuding again.
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This time, Rhodes must punt Orton in the head.
Rhodes almost did it at Sunday Night’s Main Event but hesitated. He did it to Baron Corbin. The story of Orton getting his comeuppance has been building for a while. Rhodes will hesitate before executing, leading to one big crescendo of a finish. It’s the only way the match should end.
Sporting News prediction: Cody Rhodes
The Vision (Bron Breakker and Austin Theory) (c) vs. Penta and Je’Von Evans for the World Tag Team Championship
Bron Breakker has regained momentum, with and without The Vision’s help. Put into the tag team scene following Logan Paul’s injury, Breakker has made it clear he’s ready for bigger things. In this case, dropping the titles makes sense.
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Je’Von Evans is dynamic, and Penta is a true favorite. Normally, momentum is lost while holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. However, in this case, Penta should have a rocket put on his back.
Breakker should move on to the world title picture after this match. The only way to continue his momentum is to lose a match and let the red-hot high flyers win.
Sporting News prediction: Penta and Je’Von Evans
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