WWE Crown Jewel Review – November 4, 2023
Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh (Pre Show)
Sami Zayn goes for a lock up but JD McDonagh backs into the ropes to create distance. McDonagh catches Zayn with an arm wringer but Zayn flips out and quickly transitions to an arm bar.
McDonagh muscles Zayn to the corner and then drags him down to one knee with a side headlock. Zayn traps McDonagh in the corner and goes to work with mounted punches.
Zayn slams McDonagh’s face into the top turnbuckle and turns him inside out then McDonagh drops Zayn neck first onto the top rope and then goes to the ground & pound offense.
McDonagh chops Zayn in the corner but Zayn reverses positions and chops McDonagh before he fights back with a modified stunner then takes Zayn up top.
McDonagh set up for a superplex but Zayn shoves McDonagh back down to the mat then Zayn goes for a diving crossbody but McDonagh counters with a mid air dropkick.
Zayn regains control with a clothesline and a big back body drop then McDonagh heads up top and goes for a moonsault but Zayn gets his boots up.
Zayn hits an exploder suplex into the corner and follows up with Helluva Kick then hits Blue Thunder Bomb to get the win.
Winner: Sami Zayn (9:40)
Rate: 6
World Heavyweight Title Match
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
Seth Rollins & Drew McIntyre lock up to start this match but McIntyre creates distance and drops Rollins with a shoulder block then Rollins gets back to his feet and lands a volley of chops. McIntyre heads to the outside but Rollins catches him with a diving knee shot off the apron.
McIntyre fights back with a belly 2 belly suplex on the outside then rolls Rollins back into the ring. Rollins tries to fight back but McIntyre catches him with a spinebuster for a two count. McIntyre drags Rollins to his feet and chops his chest.
Rollins retaliates with chops of his own and tires to float over McIntyre in the corner but McIntyre counters with a mid air dropkick from below. McIntyre sets up for an Alabama Slam but Rollins kicks him away and lands an enzuigiri. Rollins connects with a running knee shot and follows up with a springboard Swanton Bomb and a Lionsault.
Rollins continues the assault with a Falcon Arrow and gets a two count then Rollins sets up for a Pedigree but McIntyre tries to counter into a Future Shock DDT but Rollins blocks.
McIntyre heads up top but Rollins springs to the top and hits a superplex then Rollins tries to roll through into a Falcon Arrow but McIntyre counters into a suplex of his own.
McIntyre takes Rollins up top but Rollins floats over and tries to counter into a Buckle Bomb but McIntyre counters into the Future Shock DDT for a two count.
McIntyre sets up for Claymore but Rollins can’t even get to his feet. McIntyre drags Rollins to his feet but Rollins dumps McIntyre to the outside.
Rollins hits a suicide dive to the outside but McIntyre regroups and slams Rollins’ back into the ring steps. McIntyre climbs the steps and delivers a side slam onto the ring apron.
McIntyre rolls Rollins back into the ring and hits Glasgow Kiss but Rollins answers with a Pedigree for a two count. Rollins & McIntyre slug it out in the middle of the ring then Rollins goes for Curb Stomp but McIntyre catches Rollins and slams him into the corner.
McIntyre hits 2 belly 2 belly suplexes and follows up with a neckbreaker then McIntyre goes for Claymore but Rollins counters with a superkick. Rollins hits Curb Stomp but McIntyre kicks out then Rollins goes for the Phoenix Splash but McIntyre rolls out of the way and hits Claymore.
McIntyre covers Rollins but Rollins kicks out then McIntyre goes for another Claymore but Rollins ducks and hits a Pedigree follow by Curb Stomp to put McIntyre away.
Winner & Still World Heavyweight Champion: Seth Rollins (18:20) (STILL CHAMPION!!!)
Rate: 9 (Recommend)
After the match Damian Priest runs down to the ring and tries to cash in his Money In The Bank contract but before he can Sami Zayn emerges from the crowd and slams Priest into the ring post. Zayn grabs the Money In The Bank briefcase and flees back into the crowd.
Women’s World Title Fatal 5 Way Match
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Nia Jax vs. Zoey Stark
Nia Jax heads to the outside to start as everyone else goes after Rhea Ripley then Shayna Baszler tries to suplex Zoey Stark but Stark floats over and lands on her feet. Jax dumps Ripley face first onto the apron and then Raquel Rodriguez levels Ripley with a clothesline.
Ripley fights back with a low drop kick to Rodriguez and then works over Stark in the corner. Rodriguez squares off with Jax and they slug it out in the middle of the ring then Ripley tries to lift Jax but can’t get her up.
Jax hits a Thesz Press and follows up with a running leg drop then Rodriguez goes for a big boot to Baszler, but Baszler catches the leg and locks in a leg lock. Baszler ties up Rodriguez, Ripley & Jax in simultaneous submission holds but Stark breaks it all up.
Stark heads up top and Ripley & Rodriguez follow her up top. Baszler slides under Ripley & Rodriguez and hits the double powerbomb/superplex tower of doom before Rodriguez connects with a corkscrew elbow drop to Jax.
Ripley & Rodriguez level each other with double big boots and then Stark kicks them both to the outside. Stark dives onto Ripley & Rodriguez on the outside then rolls Ripley back into the ring. Stark hits Z360 but Jax breaks up the pin.
Rodriguez hits Jax with Texana Bomb as Baszler locks in the Kirifuda Clutch on Ripley but Ripley breaks free but Start takes her up top.
Rodriguez covers Baszler but Ripley hits super Riptide to Stark onto Rodriguez & Baszler to break up Rodriguez’ pin then Ripley covers Baszler to get the win.
Winner & Still Women’s World Champion: Rhea Ripley (11:05) (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)
Rate: 6
John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa
Solo Sikoa goes for a quick Samoan Spike but John Cena evades and locks in a standing side head lock then transitions to an arm wringer followed by an armbar before Cena dumps Sikoa to the outside and slams his hand into the ring steps.
Cena rolls Sikoa back into the ring but Sikoa catches him with a headbutt but Cena fights back to his feet and hits the ropes but Sikoa levels him with a spinning back heel shot then Sikoa drags Cena to the corner and hits the Banzai Drop.
Cena fights back and goes for Attitude Adjustment but Sikoa fights out and counters with a superkick then Sikoa backs it up on the corner and goes for Samoan Spike but Cena counters into the STF. Sikoa rolls into a pinning predicament forcing Cena to break the hold. Sikoa ties up Cena in the tree of woe and hits a running headbutt.
Sikoa again backs it up in the corner and sets up for Samoan Spike but Cena ducks and hits a shoulder tackle then Cena hits Protobomb and 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Sikoa fights back and backs it up in the corner for a 3rd time. Cena heads up top and connects with a diving crossbody for a two count.
Cena again goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Sikoa again fights out then goes for Samoan Spike but Cena counters into a chokeslam. Cena once again goes for Attitude Adjustment but Sikoa counters into the Spinning Solo for a two count.
Sikoa goes for Samoan Spike but Cena blocks and counters into STF but Sikoa makes it to the bottom rope to break the hold.
Sikoa finally hits the Samoan Spike and follows up with a 2d Samoan Spike then hits a 3rd Samoan Spike followed by a 4th Samoan Spike then Sikoa delivers a vicious volley of Samoan Spikes to Cena to get the win.
Winner: Solo Sikoa (16:10)
Rate: 5
The Miz welcomes Ibrahim Al Hajjaj to MizTV but Grayson Waller interrupts them. Waller says it’s nice to have an actual movie star to MizTV. Waller calls for The Grayson Waller Effect to get set up in the ring but Miz can’t believe what he’s seeing. Al Hajjaj says that he came to be on the hottest talk show in WWE… MizTV. Waller says this is his show and his ring, and he doesn’t like being disrespected in his ring. He tells Al Hajjaj to get out of his ring. Al Hajjaj squares off with Waller but Waller easily drops him. Miz sets up Waller for big kick from Al Hajjaj and then Miz hits Waller with Skull Crushing Finale. Al Hajjaj hits People’s Elbow before celebrating with The Miz.
United States Title Match
Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Logan Paul
Logan Paul grabs Rey Mysterio’s arm to start and drives his shoulder into Mysterio’s shoulder before Mysterio catches Paul with a knee shot and follows up with a diving hurricanrana out of the corner before Paul leapfrogs Mysterio and dumps Mysterio to the apron.
Mysterio heads up top and goes for a diving crossbody but Paul rolls through and hits a rolling fireman’s carry slam. Paul follows up with a Lionsault and gets a two count. Paul drags Mysterio back to his feet and hits a rear waist lock takedown.
Paul delivers a guerilla press slam and follows up with a standing frog splash for another two count. Paul locks in a bear hug and then drives Mysterio in to the corner. Paul charges at Mysterio in the corner but Mysterio side steps him and Paul posts himself in the corner.
Paul tumbles to the outside but gets hit with a suicide dive from Mysterio then Mysterio rolls Paul back into the ring and hits a diving seated senton from the top rope then Paul heads to he apron and hits Buckshot Lariat.
Mysterio fights back and locks in a crossface but Paul make it to the ropes to break the hold. Mysterio goes for a Lionsault but Paul catches Mysterio and counters into a powerslam. Paul takes Mysterio up top and hits a moonsault fallaway slam for a two count.
Mysterio goes for 619 but Paul catches Mysterio’s legs but Mysterio fights back with a kick over the tope rope and heads up top but Paul climbs up under Mysterio then Mysterio spins around and hits a sunset bomb out of the corner and follows up with a Code Red.
A member of Paul’s entourage hands him brass knuckles but Mysterio shoves Paul to the corner and Paul accidentally drops the brass knuckles out of the ring.
Santos Escobar emerges from the crowd and chases Paul’s entourage away from ringside but Paul still manages to get his hands on the brass knuckles.
Mysterio hits 619 but when he goes for the slingshot splash but Paul hits him with brass knuckles to get the win.
Winner & New United States Champion: Logan Paul (17:50) (NEW CHAMPION!!!!)
Rate: 6
Women’s Title Match
Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca BelAir
Bianca BelAir drops Iyo Sky early so Sky flees to the outside then BelAir follows Sky to the outside and slams her face into the ring apron then BelAir chases Sky back into the ring and hits a delayed vertical suplex. BelAir muscles Sky to the corner and goes to work with mounted punches.
BelAir charges at Sky in the corner but Sky side steps her and BelAir posts herself before Sky follows up with a dragon screw and wrenches Belair’s knee across her shoulder.
BelAir fights back with a suplex but Sky regains control with a forearm shot to the back of BelAir’s injured leg before Sky lands a double stop to the chest and heads up top then Sky goes for a missile dropkick but BelAir evades and Sky crashes to the mat.
BelAir hits a back elbow shot and a fallaway slam followed by 3 consecutive scoop slams. BelAir goes for yet another scoop slam but this time Sky floats over. BelAir regains control with a backbreaker and gets a two count.
BelAir takes Sky up top but Sky slides between BelAir’s legs and tie her up in the tree of woe before Sky connects with a dropkick to BelAir’s injured knee then goes to the Stretch Muffler.
BelAir fights back with a belly 2 belly suplex then slugs it out with Sky in the middle of the ring. BelAir goes for Glam Slam but Sky rolls through then Sky tries to use BelAir’s hair to post her in the corner but BelAir instead posts Sky.
Bayley appears at ringside as Sky drops BelAir neck first onto the top rope as Sky dumps BelAir to the outside and heads up top.
Sky connects with a moonsault from the top then rolls BelAir into the ring and follows up with a springboard dropkick then Belair hits Glam Slam and makes the cover but Bayley distracts the referee to prevent the 3 count.
BelAir heads to the outside to deal with Bayley but Kairi Sane appears from out of the crowd and attacks BelAir. BelAir just manages to beat the referee’s count back into the ring but Sky immediately connects with a moonsault to get the win.
Winner & Still Women’s Champion: Iyo Sky (16:35) (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)
Rate: 7
After the match Sky continues the assault on BelAir and sets her up for Insane Elbow from Sane.
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Mr Money In The Bank Damian Priest vs. Cody Rhodes
Damian Priest attacks Cody Rhodes before the bell rings but the referee pulls them apart long enough to officially start the match. Rhodes takes the right to Priest so Priest flees to the outside. Rhodes follows but Priest gets the best of him and rolls Rhodes back into the ring. Priest hits a Flatliner but only gets a two count.
Priest connects with a running back elbow shot in the corner but Rhodes fights back with a dropkick. Rhodes catches Priest with a powerslam and gets a two count then Priest rolls out of the ring so Rhodes slams Priest’s face into the ring steps. Rhodes sets up the announce table for carnage but eats a clothesline from Priest.
Priest goes for a Razor’s Edge through the announce table but Rhodes floats over and shoves Priest into the ring post. Rhodes follows up with a suicide dive and sets up Priest for a Cross Rhodes through the announce table but Priest counters and hits The Reckoning on the announce table.
The action returns to the ring and Rhodes hits Cross Rhodes then Finn Balor makes his way down to the ring and distracts the referee which JD McDonagh attacks Rhodes. Rhodes tosses McDonagh out of the ring but that still gives Priest the opportunity to hit Rhodes with South Of Haven.
Dominik Mysterio makes his way to ringside with a chair but Jey Uso emerges from the crowd and chases Balor & Mysterio to the back.
Rhodes goes for Cross Rhodes but Priest blocks then hits a top rope Cody Cutter then follows up with 3 Cross Rhodes to get the win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes (11:05)
Rate: 6
Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match
Roman Reigns (c) vs. LA Knight
LA Knight takes the fight to Roman Reigns but Reigns quickly levels Knight with a back elbow shot. Reigns dumps Knight to the apron but Knight snaps Reigns’ neck off the top rope. Knight climbs back into the ring and hits a powerslam.
Paul Heyman distracts Knight as Reigns rolls out of the ring then Knight delivers an elbow shot to Reigns on the apron and then connects with a diving clothesline off the apron then Knight sets up the announce table for carnage but Reigns drops Knight onto the ring steps.
Reigns whips Knight shoulder first into the ring steps and then rolls him back into the ring before Reigns whips Knight to the corner and follows up with a suplex then Reigns hits the ropes and levels Knight with a clothesline for a two count.
Reigns hits a clothesline in the corner but Knight finally starts to fight back with a back elbow shot and a DDT from the top rope then Knight & Reigns slug it out in the middle of the ring. Knight takes control with a side Russian leg sweep and a DDT for a two count.
Knight hits a neckbreaker but gets hit with a Superman Punch from Reigns. Knights works over Reigns with a volley of shoulder shots to the gut in the corner and then takes Reigns up top. Knight sets up for a superplex but Reigns punches Knight back down to the mat.
Knight leaps back up top and hits a superplex then Solo Sikoa emerges on the stage and distracts the referee as Jimmy Uso emerges from the crowd and pulls Reigns out of the ring. Reigns regroups and heads back into the ring to spear Knight but Knight kicks out at two! Reigns drags Knight back to his feet and locks in a front face lock.
Knight fights back to his feet and muscles Reigns to the corner but Reigns goes right back to the front face lock but Knight breaks free and hits Blunt Force Trauma then goes for the cover but Jimmy Uso puts Reigns’ feet on the ropes.
Knight heads to the outside and bounces Jimmy’s face off the announce table then Reigns tries to save Jimmy but Knight bounces Reigns’ face off the announce table.
Knight drives Uso through the announce table but Reigns spears Knight through the barricade. Knight heads back into the ring but Reigns catches him with another spear for the win.
Winner & Still Undisputed WWE Universal Champion: Roman Reigns (20:05) (STILL CHAMPION!!!)
Rate: 8 (Recommend)
