As WWE gears up for its Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, some of its top superstars are noticeably absent from the card. Contrary to expectations, several notable names have been left off the lineup, leaving fans wondering what this shift means for the event’s overall impact. In a departure from traditional Crown Jewel events, WWE has scheduled a live house show in Rochester, New York, on the same night, further complicating the situation.
The roster for Crown Jewel 2023 includes marquee matches such as Seth Rollins facing off against Drew McIntyre for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and Rhea Ripley defending her WWE Women’s World Championship title against a star-studded quintet featuring Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Raquel Rodriguez. Additionally, televised angles suggest that Logan Paul will face off against Rey Mysterio for the United States Title, and Roman Reigns will take on LA Knight for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
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However, GUNTHER, IYO SKY, Becky Lynch, and Charlotte Flair are set to appear at the house show in Rochester, which is a significant indication that they will not be part of Crown Jewel. GUNTHER is scheduled to defend his title against Shinsuke Nakamura, SKY will defend her title against Charlotte Flair, and Lynch is advertised to face Tiffany Stratton. It appears that GUNTHER and SKY are not included in the Crown Jewel event lineup.
Despite the absence of these superstars, it’s likely that they will find a spot on the Survivor Series card scheduled for November 25th. Although Crown Jewel may not feel as monumental this year, it still presents an opportunity for WWE to showcase its top talent. Fans are left questioning what WWE’s plan is for Crown Jewel and whether the event will still be an exciting experience without its biggest names.
