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Crown Jewel 2025: Perth Hosts Epic WrestleMania Showdown!

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Crown Jewel 2025 will be held in Perth, Australia—the event's first outside Saudi Arabia.
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY's feud with The Kabuki Warriors becomes a tag team after RAW developments.
AJ Lee's Wrestlepalooza return sets up Women's Intercontinental Championship match vs Becky Lynch at Crown Jewel.
John Cena's match against AJ Styles replaces the Brock Lesnar rematch, following Cena's defeat.

History

Historical Context

WWE's Crown Jewel event began in 2018 as part of a 10-year partnership with Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiative. This collaboration, valued at $1 billion, aimed to enhance sports and entertainment in the region. The upcoming 2025 event in Perth, Australia, marks WWE's first Crown Jewel outside Saudi Arabia, reflecting a significant shift in the global wrestling landscape.

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Story summary

Crown Jewel 2025 will be held in Perth, Australia—the event's first outside Saudi Arabia.
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY's feud with The Kabuki Warriors becomes a tag team after RAW developments.
AJ Lee's Wrestlepalooza return sets up Women's Intercontinental Championship match vs Becky Lynch at Crown Jewel.
John Cena's match against AJ Styles replaces the Brock Lesnar rematch, following Cena's defeat.

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