The WWE Crown Jewel 2025 event will take place on Saturday, October 11, marking a historic shift as the event moves from Saudi Arabia to Perth, Australia. Featuring high-profile matches such as John Cena versus AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes against Seth Rollins for the Crown Jewel Championship, the show promises to deliver intense wrestling action to fans worldwide.
Event Date and Viewing Times
The Crown Jewel event is set for the morning of October 11, 2025, with the main card beginning at 8 a.m. EST. This early start is necessary because the event will not be held in the United States or Saudi Arabia as in previous years. Viewers on the West Coast will need to wake up as early as 5 a.m. to watch the matches live, emphasizing the time zone adjustment required for this international location.
Broadcast Platforms to Watch WWE Crown Jewel
WWE pay-per-views (PLEs) continue their broadcasting partnership with ESPN, a change that began with Wrestlepalooza and will remain in place for Crown Jewel 2025. Fans in the United States must have access to ESPN to watch the event live. For viewers outside the US, the event will be streamed on Netflix, expanding international accessibility for the show.
New Location: Perth’s RAC Arena Hosts the Show
For the first time since Crown Jewel’s inception, the event will not take place in Saudi Arabia or the US but instead will be hosted in Perth, Australia. The venue will be RAC Arena, which has a seating capacity of 15,500. This move aligns with WWE’s increasing focus on Australia, driven by growing fan enthusiasm and the rise of Australian-based wrestlers. Unlike previous Crown Jewel events that often occurred in stadium settings, this will be held indoors at the arena.
Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins for the Crown Jewel Championship
Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins have built a formidable rivalry since Rhodes’ return to WWE, competing against many top wrestlers in the company. Their storyline will reach a new chapter at Crown Jewel 2025 as they face off again, though the stakes differ this time. While both wrestlers currently hold WWE’s premier male titles, these belts will not be defended in their match.
The match will instead feature competition for the Crown Jewel Championship, a title unique to the Crown Jewel event itself. Cody Rhodes claimed this championship from Gunther at the 2024 Crown Jewel, becoming the first-ever men’s Crown Jewel Champion. The October 11 bout will mark Rhodes’ first defense of this title against Rollins.
John Cena and AJ Styles Set for a Final Showdown
One of WWE’s most anticipated matchups returns as John Cena and AJ Styles prepare to meet once again before Cena’s upcoming retirement. Their previous encounters in 2016 and 2017 were widely praised, creating a legacy many hoped would extend into Cena’s final matches. This bout fulfills those hopes, delivering a final chapter in their rivalry.
John Cena had previously suggested the Styles Clash move used against Logan Paul was a tribute to a competitor he would not face during his retirement run, implying that a match with AJ Styles was unlikely. However, plans shifted, and this match was confirmed, with Cena attributing the decision to fan demand. Regardless of motivation, fans can look forward to this reunion on the Crown Jewel stage.
Significance and Future Impact of Crown Jewel 2025
The relocation of WWE Crown Jewel to Australia signals a significant expansion of the company’s global footprint, acknowledging fan bases and talent outside its traditional venues. Hosting the event at RAC Arena in Perth demonstrates WWE’s commitment to engaging the Australian market and highlights the event’s growing international appeal.
The high-profile matches, especially those involving industry icons like Cena and Styles and the intense rivalry between Rhodes and Rollins, add weight to Crown Jewel 2025’s status among WWE’s annual major shows. With unique titles at stake and fan anticipation high, this event is poised to leave a lasting mark on wrestling history and could influence future decisions on event locations and wrestler storylines.
