Perth Readies for WWE Crown Jewel 2025: Champions Collide as Global Spectacle Arrives in Australia.

The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) prepares to host its annual Crown Jewel premium live event in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, marking a significant deviation from its traditional staging in Saudi Arabia. The RAC Arena will serve as the venue for this year’s event, underscoring WWE’s continued expansion into international markets. Following the recent "Wrestlepalooza" event, the card for Crown Jewel 2025 is taking shape, featuring a lineup of championship encounters, high-profile returns, and long-awaited grudge matches, poised to impact the landscape of both the men’s and women’s divisions.

At the forefront of the event are the two main Crown Jewel Championship matches, where the reigning champions from WWE’s two primary brands will face off for an honorary title. This format, established in previous iterations of Crown Jewel, aims to determine the undisputed top male and female competitors within the company for the event.

Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Champion) vs. Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Champion)

The Men’s Crown Jewel Championship match will pit Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in a highly anticipated encounter. This contest renews a rivalry that has defined a significant portion of WWE programming over the past three years. The two champions came face-to-face shortly after Wrestlepalooza, confirming the expectation of this champion-versus-champion bout.

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Their history dates back to WrestleMania 38 in April 2022, when Rhodes made his unexpected return to WWE as Rollins’ mystery opponent. Rhodes secured victories over Rollins in a series of high-stakes matches, including a Hell in a Cell match in June 2022 where he competed with a torn pectoral muscle. This deeply personal rivalry has seen Rollins frequently question Rhodes’ motivations and his "vision" for the future of professional wrestling, often implying a lack of authenticity. Conversely, Rhodes has challenged Rollins’ claims of being "the best in the world," particularly when Rollins has relied on external assistance or "goons," as Rhodes has termed them.

Cody Rhodes has maintained a strong hold on the Undisputed WWE Championship since capturing it at WrestleMania 40 in April 2024, successfully defending it against a roster of top contenders. His reign has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of championship glory and a connection with the WWE audience. Seth Rollins, who became the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion in May 2023, has similarly established himself as a fighting champion, known for his acrobatic offense and charismatic, if sometimes volatile, persona. His recent performances have showcased his resilience and determination, particularly through his recovery from a knee injury sustained earlier in the year.

The match at Crown Jewel 2025 is not only for an honorary title but carries significant implications for brand supremacy and individual legacy. A victory for either champion would provide undeniable bragging rights and solidify their claim as the premier male competitor in WWE. The stylistic clash between Rhodes’ methodical, storytelling-driven approach and Rollins’ high-flying, unpredictable offense promises a dynamic contest, with both competitors known for their ability to deliver compelling main event performances.

Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (Women’s World Champion) vs. Tiffany Stratton (WWE Women’s Champion)

On the women’s side, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer is set to clash with WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship. This marks the first career encounter between the two champions, representing a fresh matchup for WWE audiences.

Stephanie Vaquer recently captured the Women’s World Championship at Wrestlepalooza, emerging victorious from a highly competitive match against Iyo Sky for the vacant title. Vaquer, known for her technical proficiency and submission-based wrestling style honed through her career in promotions like CMLL and NJPW STRONG, where she previously held the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship, brings a distinct international flavor to her championship reign. Her victory at Wrestlepalooza immediately established her as a dominant force in the women’s division.

Tiffany Stratton has held the WWE Women’s Championship since the beginning of 2025, embarking on a reign characterized by her athleticism, explosive power, and "Tiffy Time" persona. Her championship tenure has seen her overcome numerous challengers, showcasing her rapid development since her main roster debut. Stratton is coming off a brutal triple threat match on SmackDown on September 26, where she successfully defended her title against Jade Cargill and Nia Jax. That contest reportedly left Cargill with a significant cut, underscoring the physicality of Stratton’s recent championship defenses.

This championship encounter presents a compelling contrast in styles: Vaquer’s intricate technical grappling against Stratton’s dynamic, high-impact offense. Beyond the honorary title, the winner will gain considerable momentum and an enhanced profile within the women’s division, potentially setting the stage for future cross-brand challenges. The matchup is expected to be a test of Vaquer’s strategic prowess against Stratton’s raw power and athleticism.

John Cena vs. AJ Styles

Crown Jewel 2025 will also feature a marquee singles match between two of WWE’s most decorated Superstars, John Cena and AJ Styles. This encounter reignites one of the promotion’s most celebrated rivalries of the 2010s, a series of matches widely regarded as among the best of Cena’s illustrious career, particularly their bouts at Money in the Bank and SummerSlam in 2016, and the Royal Rumble in 2017.

The storyline for this match primarily revolves around their shared history of classic contests, rather than a fresh animosity. However, the context of this match is significantly shaped by the impending retirements of both competitors. Cena has indicated that his appearances are becoming increasingly limited, with only a handful of dates booked through the end of the year, after which he is widely expected to conclude his active in-ring career. His last recorded match was at Wrestlepalooza. Styles, meanwhile, has publicly stated his intention to retire from full-time competition by the end of 2026, making this match one of his final high-profile engagements.

Speculation within the industry also suggests the possibility of external interference in Cena’s final matches, with names such as Brock Lesnar, a past rival, occasionally mentioned in reports as a potential factor. This adds an element of unpredictability to what could otherwise be a straightforward farewell bout for Cena against a respected peer. The match offers fans an opportunity to witness two legends revisit their storied rivalry, potentially for the last time, as both competitors transition towards the end of their full-time careers.

Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed (Australian Street Fight)

Roman Reigns is slated to make his return to a premium live event card at Crown Jewel, facing Bronson Reed in an Australian Street Fight. This match is a direct consequence of their previous encounter at Clash in Paris, where Reigns secured a victory but was subsequently taken out of action by a post-match onslaught from Reed.

Reigns’ absence following the attack in Paris created a void at the top of the SmackDown brand. Upon his recent return, Reed, now notably accompanied by Paul Heyman, immediately challenged Reigns to a rematch. Reed, a native of Australia, specifically requested an "Australian Street Fight," a stipulation he claimed to have "made famous" and one that negates traditional wrestling rules, allowing for weapons and brawling without disqualification. Reigns, eager for retribution and to reassert his dominance, readily accepted the challenge.

Bronson Reed’s association with Paul Heyman adds a new layer to his character, aligning him with one of the most influential figures in WWE history. Reed’s physical stature and brawling style are well-suited for a street fight environment, particularly in front of his home country crowd. Roman Reigns, the long-reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion until WrestleMania 40, will be looking to re-establish himself as a top-tier competitor after his period of inactivity, aiming to silence Reed and remind the WWE Universe of his formidable presence. The "no rules" stipulation is expected to lead to a chaotic and brutal contest, with both competitors leveraging the environment to their advantage.

Asuka & Kairi Sane vs. Iyo Sky & Rhea Ripley

A highly charged tag team match is also confirmed for Crown Jewel, featuring the duo of Asuka and Kairi Sane against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. This match stems from the dramatic implosion of the Damage CTRL faction, which had been experiencing internal tensions for weeks.

The long-standing alliance within Damage CTRL, which included Sky, Sane, and Asuka at various points, began to unravel due to shifting loyalties and perceived betrayals. The turning point occurred when Asuka finally turned on Sky, delivering a signature mist attack after Sky had attempted to protect Rhea Ripley from Asuka’s aggression. Kairi Sane subsequently sided with Asuka, publicly stating that Asuka was the reason for both her and Sky’s presence in WWE, implying a sense of entitlement and misplaced loyalty.

Following their initial split, Asuka and Sane offered Sky a chance to apologize and rejoin her "family." However, this offer was met with another mist attack from Asuka, aimed at Sky, which proved to be the final catalyst for Sky to break away definitively from her former allies. Sky, who had reportedly struggled to assert her independence within the faction, then solidified her alliance with Rhea Ripley, forming a formidable new tag team.

Rhea Ripley, a dominant force in the women’s division, brings significant power and aggression to her partnership with Sky. The match at Crown Jewel will not only serve as a settling of scores between former stablemates but also has implications for the women’s tag team division. The clash of styles, pitting the "Joshi" influenced, fast-paced and technical wrestling of Asuka, Sane, and Sky against the raw power and intensity of Ripley, is anticipated to be a standout encounter. The outcome will undoubtedly shape future rivalries and potential championship pursuits within the women’s division.

As Crown Jewel 2025 approaches, the anticipation among fans continues to build. The event, slated for a Saturday night local time broadcast from the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, marks a pivotal moment for WWE’s international strategy. The card promises a blend of historical rivalries and fresh matchups, with significant implications for the championships and ongoing storylines across both Raw and SmackDown brands.