The WWE Crown Jewel main event scheduled for Saturday’s premium live event in Perth, Western Australia, promises a surprising headline match. Roman Reigns is slated to face Australian wrestler Bronson Reed in a high-profile bout, according to an internal WWE lineup. The exact stipulation for the match has not been revealed, but it marks the climax of an intensifying rivalry between Reigns and Reed’s faction, known as The Vision.
The Escalation of the Reigns vs. Reed Feud
This contested rivalry has gained notable momentum in recent weeks, intertwining personal conflict with in-ring competition. The Vision group, featuring Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman—who previously served as Reigns’ “Wise Man”—is involved in this storyline. Tensions have flared after Bronson Reed mocked Reigns by stealing his sneakers and adopting the nickname “The Tribal Thief,” a jab at Reigns’ former “Tribal Chief” character during The Bloodline era. Reed also transformed Reigns’ signature Ula Fala necklace into a parody item dubbed the “Shoe-La-Fala.”
The animosity reached a new height when Reed and Breakker ambushed Reigns weeks ago, sidelining him through a storyline stretcher angle. This incident coincided with Reigns’ real-life temporary absence to film his role as Akuma in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, which also stars Cody Rhodes as Guile.
Reigns Returns to WWE and Builds Momentum
Roman Reigns made his return on the September 29 episode of WWE Raw, assisting his cousins, The Usos, in defeating Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. This victory was a rematch following their confrontation at WWE WrestlePalooza, an ESPN special event, held on September 20. The return sets the stage for the anticipated showdown, reinforcing Reigns’ status as a dominant force in the promotion.
Official Announcement Expected During Dallas Raw Episode
The American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, hosted the September 29 Raw episode where WWE is expected to officially confirm the Reigns vs. Reed main event for Crown Jewel. This marks the final Raw broadcast before the event on October 11 at Perth’s RAC Arena, solidifying the bout as the night’s centerpiece.
Additional Matches Scheduled for WWE Crown Jewel: Perth
The card for Crown Jewel includes other noteworthy contests. Cody Rhodes is set to compete against Seth Rollins for the Men’s Crown Jewel title, while Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer will battle for the Women’s Crown Jewel championship. Fans will also see John Cena take on AJ Styles, along with a tag team bout featuring Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky against The Kabuki Warriors.
Looking Ahead: The Event’s Importance and Fan Anticipation
This gathering at the RAC Arena underlines WWE’s growing international footprint, bringing major storylines and star power to Australia. The WWE Crown Jewel main event featuring Reigns and Reed is poised to be a defining moment in their ongoing feud, with the added intrigue of an undisclosed match stipulation. As WWE continues to build momentum through surprising announcements and high-stakes matches, fan interest nationwide is expected to surge, making the Perth event a critical focal point in the company’s calendar.
