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WWE Crown Jewel 2019
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- Tails Azimuth
Saudi Arabia Showstopper: Lesnar Retains, Fury Upsets Strowman, and Wyatt Claims Universal Gold
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a historic night of professional wrestling, the King Fahd International Stadium played host to WWE's Crown Jewel event, featuring a star-studded card that left fans in awe. The evening was marked by thrilling matches, stunning upsets, and the crowning of new champions.
The main event saw Brock Lesnar successfully defend his WWE Championship against Cain Velasquez, with the Beast Incarnate securing a quick victory at 2:03. Despite the valiant effort from Velasquez, Lesnar's sheer strength and power proved too much to overcome.
The World Cup Tag Team Turmoil Match was an absolute spectacle, featuring no less than 12 teams vying for supremacy. In the end, it was The OC (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows) who emerged victorious after a chaotic 32:05 match that saw numerous teams enter and exit the fray.
Mansoor continued his impressive run with a decisive win over Cesaro in their singles bout, with the young Saudi wrestler showcasing his technical prowess en route to a 12:45 victory. In another notable upset, Tyson Fury dispatched Braun Strowman via pinfall at 8:05, marking a significant statement from the boxing legend turned professional wrestler.
The WWE United States Championship was on the line in match four, with AJ Styles successfully defending against Humberto Carrillo. The Phenomenal One's technical expertise and aerial abilities proved too much for his challenger, as he claimed victory at 12:35.
In other notable matches, Natalya outmaneuvered Lacey Evans via pinfall at 7:20, while Ali, Ricochet, Roman Reigns, Rusev, and Shorty G combined forces to take down Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, King Corbin, Randy Orton, and Shinsuke Nakamura in a thrilling ten-man tag team match.
Finally, in the evening's marquee attraction, Bray Wyatt faced off against Seth Rollins in a WWE Universal Championship Falls Count Anywhere Match. In a hard-hitting contest that tested both men's limits, Wyatt emerged victorious at 21:50 to claim his second reign as Universal Champion.
As the dust settles on this momentous night, WWE has undoubtedly solidified its position as a global force in professional wrestling. The Saudi Arabia crowd witnessed something truly special, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for these talented superstars.
Card Details
- Date: 31 Oct 2019
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: King Fahd International Stadium
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 31 Oct 2019
Matches
Brock Lesnar
(C)
defeat Cain Velasquez in a WWE Title Match
Match Time: 02:03The OC (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows) defeat Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, Heavy Machinery (Otis and Tucker), The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel), The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado), The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston), The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) and The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) in a World Cup Tag Team Turmoil Match
Match Time: 32:05Tyson Fury defeat Braun Strowman in a Singles Match
Match Time: 08:05AJ Styles
(C)
defeat Humberto Carrillo in a WWE United States Title Match
Match Time: 12:35Natalya defeat Lacey Evans in a Singles Match
Match Time: 07:20Ali, Ricochet, Roman Reigns, Rusev and Shorty G defeat Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, King Corbin, Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 19:55Bray Wyatt
(C)
defeat Seth Rollins in a WWE Universal Title Falls Count Anywhere Match
Match Time: 21:50