Originally published at Cody Rhodes is the inaugural WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Champion
Cody Rhodes has hoisted the WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship after defeating Gunther in Saudi Arabia.
The Undisputed WWE Champion defeated his World Heavyweight counterpart in the main event of WWE’s latest Saudi-based PLE on Saturday.
Gunther consistently outpowered Rhodes in the first half of the match with Cody absorbing a lot of damage in the underdog role.
Cody would rally, but only to be countered time and again by the Austrian. Gunther’s frustration would grow as Rhodes consistently kicked out of his pinning attempts.
In the finish, Rhodes went for a Cody Cutter from the ropes. He was caught in a sleeper hold by his opponent but was able to escape and roll up Gunther for the win.
Congratulations to the CROWN JEWEL CHAMPION Cody Rhodes!#WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/SM9t01yGjh
— WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2024
Earlier, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan defeated Nia Jax to win the Women’s Crown Jewel Title. The titles will remain in Saudi Arabia, with the winners awarded rings.
As the PLE went off the air, both Rhodes and Morgan celebrated in the ring.
WWE Crown Jewel 2024 results:
- The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga) def. Roman Reigns, Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles – Fatal Four-Way: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) def. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven; Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane); and Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend
- Seth Rollins def. Bronson Reed
- WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Liv Morgan def. Nia Jax
- Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens – No Contest
- WWE United States Title – Triple Threat: LA Knight (c) def. Carmelo Hayes and Andrade
- WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes def. Gunther
Join John Pollock and Wai Ting for their live WWE Crown Jewel POST show right after the PLE.