WWE Crown Jewel is less than 24 hours away, and we’ve got a full preview breaking down all the action.
The special premium live event, which is a homecoming for megastars like Rhea Ripley, has a unique start time this weekend, so make sure you tune in on time.
From Rhea and Iyo Sky teaming up to John Cena facing a phenomenal rival one last time, it’s a strong card on paper as WWE heads into the final few months of the summer.
Survivor Series is fast approaching, but there’s still time for one more epic international crowd before the company heads back to the US for its upcoming broadcast.
It’s the first time Crown Jewel is being held outside upcoming WrestleMania host nation Saudi Arabia, but the titular championships will still be up for grabs, and so much more.
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What time is WWE Crown Jewel 2025?
WWE Crown Jewel will air at a special 1pm start time for fans in the UK.
Normally, premium live events (PLEs) kick off at midnight and run into the early ours, so we’re in for a treat with a lunchtime show.
How to watch WWE Crown Jewel 2025?
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For fans in the UK, there’s one way to keep up with Crown Jewel – live on Netflix.
The streamer is the official home of WWE for most countries outside the United States, and for us that means live episodes of Raw, SmackDown and NXT, monthly PLEs and original programmes like tell-all docu-series WWE Unreal.
It’s all part of your regular subscription, so simply log into your account, and you’re good to go!
Where is Crown Jewel 2025 and why is it starting early?
Crown Jewel typically airs from Saudi Arabia, but this time the PLE will be broadcast live from Perth, Australia.
That explains the show starting around 12 hours earlier than usual, given the time difference.
This week’s episode of SmackDown has already been and gone this afternoon, while Monday’s episode of Raw will also start at 1pm.
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 full match card
John Cena vs. AJ Styles
It’s a reality most WWE fans don’t want to accept, but we’re about to see AJ Styles face John Cena for the last time, in one of the latter’s final 4 appearances as an active wrestler. This will be emotional.
Men’s Crown Jewel Title: Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins
In one of two Crown Jewel Title bouts on Saturday, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes reignites his storied rivalry with World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
Women’s Crown Jewel Title: Tiffany Stratton
Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer couldn’t look more different, but the two champs will collide for the Women’s Crowns Jewel Title – and all the bragging rights.
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky vs. Kabuki Warriors
Aussie star Rhea Ripley is sure to go down a treat in her home nation, but we can’t lose sight of how her and Iyo Sky’s feud with Asuka and Kairi Sane has been one of WWE’s best storylines in recent months.
Australian Street Fight: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed
Like Rhea, Bronson Reed has a chance to make a real statement in front of his fellow Aussies as he battles Roman Reigns in what is sure to be a devastating Street Fight.
WWE roster and champions
WWE has a stacked and talented roster from top to bottom with some huge names holding championship gold.
At the top of the Raw roster, Seth Rollins is still World Heavyweight Champion, while the Women’s World Title is held by Stephanie Vaquer.
Over on SmackDown, the WWE Championship is round the waist of Cody Rhodes, and Tiffany Stratton has been on top as WWE Women’s Champion since WrestleMania in April.
For the men’s and women’s Intercontinental Titles, Dominik Mysterio and Becky Lynch are champs, with Sami Zayn delighting fans with his weekly United States Title Open Challenge, and Giulia holding the women’s US Championship.
In the tag ranks, Judgment Day’s Finn Balor and JD McDonagh are on top for Raw, and Wyatt Sicks members Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis have been dominating the division on SmackDown.
When is WWE next in the UK and how do I get tickets?
WWE has announced its first ever UK and Europe tour on the road to the Royal Rumble, and you can register here for pre-sale access.
Raw: Monday, January 19 – Belfast N. Ireland – SSE Arena
Thursday, January 8 – Leipzig, Germany – Quaterback Immobelien Arena
SmackDown: Friday, January 9 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Saturday, January 10 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Sunday, January 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Raw: Monday, January 12 – Dusseldorf, Germany – PSD Bank Dome
Tuesday, January 13 – Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena
Thursday, January 15 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
SmackDown: Friday, January 16 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
Saturday, January 17 – Gdansk, Poland – Ergo Arena
Sunday, January 18 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
The Women’s Tag Team Championships are round the waists of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss who have formed an impressive but unlikely partnership.
There are plenty more huge names currently working for WWE without gold right now, including Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, Jacob Fatu, Iyo Sky and many more.
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