WWE Crown Jewel 2026 held in Riyadh; Roman Reigns wins Men's Crown Jewel title
The gist
World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns outlasted Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn to win the Men's Crown Jewel Championship in Riyadh.
Tiffany Stratton's Money in the Bank cash-in stole the women's title moments after Chelsea Green's win.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026Riyadh Season confirmed Crown Jewel was moved to a new venue, saying all ticket holders would get a full refund and tickets would be re-released within 48 hours. It was not specified whether the event would be in a different Saudi city or outside the country; it had been scheduled for the temporary Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD.
- Nov 7, 2026Crown Jewel 2026 took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; USA Today lists ANB Arena as the venue, while Forbes says "The Venue."
- Nov 7, 2026Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing Match, finishing Orton with a punt kick.
Key terms
- Money in the Bank
- A WWE ladder match in which wrestlers climb to grab a hanging briefcase holding a contract for a guaranteed championship match within the next year.
- Last Man Standing Match
- A professional wrestling match fought inside an enclosed cage surrounding the ring.
Source: Wikipedia