PERTH, Australia — WWE’s 2025 edition of Crown Jewel brought spectacle, surprise, and a touch of sentiment to Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday night. The event marked the first Crown Jewel held outside Saudi Arabia, and the sold-out Australian crowd made sure it felt like a milestone.
John Cena’s match with AJ Styles was the emotional centrepiece of the night, but it didn’t overshadow the rest of the card. The two veterans went back and forth in a physical, well-paced encounter that mixed athleticism with storytelling. Cena sealed the win with the Attitude Adjustment after a series of counter exchanges that had echoes of their earlier bouts. The crowd’s reaction said it all — appreciation for two performers who have helped define modern WWE.
Elsewhere, Bronson Reed delivered the night’s biggest shock by defeating Roman Reigns in an Australian Street Fight. The hometown hero leaned into the chaos, using the no-disqualification stipulation to full effect in a bruising performance that marked the biggest win of his career. The finish drew one of the loudest ovations of the night and instantly elevated Reed’s standing in the company.
Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes added another tense chapter to their long rivalry. Rollins relied on experience and guile to pick up a controversial win, continuing his slow slide into arrogance and manipulation. It wasn’t the flashiest match on the card, but it was layered — the kind of story-driven bout WWE still does best when the chemistry clicks.
Stephanie Vaquer captured the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship by defeating Tiffany Stratton in decisive fashion. Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY also impressed in tag team action, feeding off the energy of a lively Perth crowd that carried the mid-card through some slower segments.
Production was sharp and the atmosphere electric, though the pacing early in the night wavered. Some matches lacked urgency, and a few finishes leaned too heavily on outside interference. Still, the event overall felt cohesive and significant — a mix of spectacle and substance that justified the hype.
Crown Jewel 2025 won’t be remembered for shock value alone but for its balance of nostalgia and evolution. Cena’s victory offered a nod to his legacy, Reed’s triumph shook up the hierarchy, and Rollins’ win kept long-term storytelling alive. It was a reminder that even in WWE’s era of constant change, the art of timing and storytelling remains the company’s most reliable tool.
