WWE Crown Jewel Preview

WWE’s Crown Jewel PPV kicks off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at 1 p.m. EST Saturday, with five titles on the lines. Here are the predictions for the matches:

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight

Reigns has been the champion for 1,159 days, and LA Knight is the next challenger in line.

This storyline has been brewing for a bit, with John Cena and LA Knight teaming up against Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa at Fastlane.

Adrianna’s prediction: Roman Reigns will retain.

Joey’s prediction: As much as I would love a title change here, Roman Reigns will retain it.

World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre

With Rollins' injury continuing to be played, the roster is being belittled when stars are losing to an injured champion.

McIntyre is looking for the title run in front of fans he never got due to COVID-19 and is not allowing any “Broken Dreams” to occur.

Adrianna’s prediction: Neither. Damien Priest cashes in and wins.

Joey’s prediction: Drew McIntyre wins with a Priest cash in after.

Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley vs. Shayna Bazler vs. Nia Jax vs. Zoey Stark vs. Raquel Rodriguez

A matchup consisting of some of the best female talents WWE has to offer and Jax.

We expect this match to be booked in a way that every one teams up against Jax and the other four women will be brawling throughout the contest.

RAW has it right with its women’s division, giving fans the best the business has to offer in a Fatal 5-Way.

Adrianna’s prediction: No one’s beating Rhea Ripley.

Joey’s prediction: Rhea Ripley

United States Championship: Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul

Paul set his sights on winning his first singles title after coming up short against Reigns last.

Mysterio is looking to extend his reign and shut the mouth of Paul after all the trash talk and attacks done by Paul.

Adrianna’s prediction: Rey Mysterio

Joey’s prediction: Logan Paul

Women’s Championship: Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair

A returning Belair looks to regain her title that she won and lost at SummerSlam after the Money in the Bank cash-in by Sky.

Sky looks to continue to solidify her reign beating yet another big name in the division.

After this match, hopefully, WWE will allow Sky to do something greater.

Adrianna’s prediction: Iyo Sky

Joey’s prediction: Iyo Sky

Cody Rhodes vs. Damien Priest

This is going to be a hard-hitting matchup between two guys who do not like each other and are itching for their time at the top of the mountain.

This feud between Rhodes and his alliance versus the Judgement Day has been going on too long but I am guessing this will spill over into Survivor Series for a War Games match.

Adrianna’s prediction: Cody Rhodes

Joey’s prediction: Cody Rhodes

John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa

Cena is looking to end his singles match losing streak against the Street Fighter of the Bloodline.

Not a huge match compared to the title matches, but this should be a good watch to support the GOAT.

Adrianna’s prediction: John Cena

Joey’s prediction: John Cena

Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh

Zayn is looking for some redemption after all the attacks on him and Kevin Owens from the Judgement Day, while McDonagh is looking to finally become an official member of the Judgement Day.

A win could solidify Zayn as a serious singles competitor in WWE.

Adrianna’s prediction: JD McDonagh, who then becomes part of The Judgment Day.

Joey’s prediction: JD McDonagh

Adrianna Gallucci is a second-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact her, please emailamg7989@psu.edu.

Joey David is a fourth-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, please email jtd5508@psu.edu.