Crown Jewel’s status looks to be in a precarious state due to the bad weather conditions in Riyadh

The weather condition in Riyadh could bring unforseen circumstances for WWE's upcoming premium live event, Crown Jewel.

Crown Jewel’s status looks to be in a precarious state due to the bad weather conditions in Riyadh

Crown Jewel could be in jeopardy due to bad weather (bia WWE)

WWE’s upcoming premium live event, Crown Jewel, is just a few hours away. Fans are excited to see how the event unfolds, with fantastic matches and potential returns. However, that excitement can quickly fade away as bad weather and clouds are looming over Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The state of the event looks to be in a precarious state.

According to BWE via Ringside News, the possibility of heavy rain this weekend worried WWE. Heavy rain with intermittent thunder is expected to last from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the event. Therefore, the officials backstage are concerned about the situation. Bad weather conditions could affect Crown Jewel, resulting in unforeseeable changes.

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However, this is not the first time bad weather has affected WWE shows. There are many instances where bad weather led to a late start to the show. One of those incidents happened at WrestleMania 37. A thunderstorm passed over the stadium and the show was delayed for 45 minutes. It left all the fans disappointed who wanted to celebrate the biggest event of the year after witnessing the previous WrestleMania without the crowd.

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The weather forecast for Riyadh has left fans disappointed. The WWE Universe will hope that there are no signs of rain whatsoever and that WWE can deliver an amazing spectacle for the fans. It will be interesting to see the weather forecast for the next 24 hours, as Crown Jewel currently looks to be in a precarious state.

Matchcard for the Crown Jewel 2023

There are so many spectacular matches for Crown Jewel. It features the main event match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship between Roman Reigns and LA Knight. Moreover, John Cena will make his return to Saudi Arabia after five years when he fights The Bloodline member Solo Sikoa in a one-on-one match.

Roman Reigns and La Knight
Roman Reigns and LA Knight (via WWE)

Moreover, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins will defend his title against Drew McIntyre. The Women’s World Championship will also be on the line as Rhea Ripley defends her title in a Fatal 5-Way match against four other opponents. The event will also feature main event stars like Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest, igniting their rivalry in a singles match.

Furthermore, United States Champion Rey Mysterio will defend his title against social media megastar Logan Paul. In addition to that, Iyo Sky and Bianca Belair will lock horns for the WWE Women’s Champion at Crown Jewel. Fans can expect a few surprises for this big event in Riyadh.

Big names like Brock Lesnar can also make their return, as history suggests Lesnar has been part of 8 out of 10 events held in Saudi Arabia and was part of a major angle in the 9th. It will be interesting to see who will retain their titles and who will become new champions.

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