5 shocking things that can happen at Crown Jewel 2023

Those days are gone when WWE’s expedition to Saudi Arabia used to be a mere amalgamation of random dream matches put together. With Triple H at the helm, things have changed a lot. The Saudi-based events are given just the same amount of importance as any other major WWE premium live event.

From a long-term perspective, this year’s Crown Jewel lineup is not just leaning into star power but rather focuses on the ongoing storyline. Crown Jewel 2023 will take place this coming Saturday, November 4. The magnificent event will emanate from the Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

With Crown Jewel being one of the spectacular events, WWE might have huge surprises in store. From returns to title changes, the company will seemingly look to pull off shockers at the upcoming premium live event. Let us take a look at five shocking things that can take place at Crown Jewel 2023.

5. Logan Paul winning the United States championship

Logan Paul stunned the WWE Universe when he first stepped into the world of wrestling in 2022. The Maverick made his in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38. He teamed up with The Miz to take on Rey Mysterio and his son, Dominik Mysterio. After over a year and a half, the 28-year-old has set his sights on the legendary luchador’s United States Championship.

Logan Paul has a good chance of defeating Mysterio and claiming his first-ever gold at Crown Jewel. Paul’s universal appeal to the mainstream public is one of the main reasons to strap him up. The Maverick will undoubtedly draw greater attention to the product as the United States Champion.

It would open the floodgates for many more collaborations with influencers and celebrities, reinforcing WWE as a major crossover between sports and entertainment. Therefore, there’s a good possibility that Logan Paul could pull off one of the biggest upsets by defeating Rey Mysterio and winning the United States title.

4. Kairi Sane’s shocking return

Kairi Sane is one of the most decorated Japanese female wrestlers. The 35-year-old worked with WWE from 2017 to 2020. In her three-year stint in WWE, Sane became a two-time women’s champion. Furthermore, the Pirate Princess became a free agent earlier this year, in March. Ever since her NJPW contract expired, rumors regarding Sane’s return to WWE have been making the rounds on the internet.

The recent report from Wrestle Votes on X suggests that the 35-year-old has been officially added to the internal roster of WWE. However, she has yet to be assigned a brand. Interestingly, Sane’s last televised match in WWE was against Bayley. The former’s last WWE appearance happened to be a backstage segment where Bayley viciously assaulted Kairi.

Bayley is currently the leader of Damage CTRL, whose member, Iyo Sky, will face off against Bianca Belair at Crown Jewel. There are high chances for Sky to retain her title with the assistance of Bayley. This could perfectly set up the foundation for Sane’s imminent WWE return to confront both Sky and Bayley.

3. John Cena ending his losing streak

The Greatest of All Time, John Cena will clash with the Enforcer of The Bloodline Solo Sikoa, this coming Saturday. WWE is constantly touting Sikoa as the biggest challenger of John Cena’s entire career. Moreover, Cena hasn’t won a single one-on-one match in a long time. As a result, the Cenation Leader must score a decisive victory at Crown Jewel.

On the October 20 edition of SmackDown, Cena noted an undefeated streak of his own. The 46-year-old confessed that he hadn’t won a singles match in over 2002 days. And he promised the WWE Universe to break this streak at WWE Crown Jewel by defeating Solo Sikoa.

Nonetheless, it would be amiss to take Sikoa lightly, given the herculean booking he has received on the main roster. The young gun has only been pinned twice since he debuted on the main roster. However, the Cenation Leader shock the world if he manages to break his 2000+ days losing streak at Crown Jewel 2023.

2. Randy Orton’s WWE homecoming

Kairi Sane is not the only superstar potentially slated to return to the WWE. One of the many moments that could shock the Saudi crowd is the much-awaited homecoming of Randy Orton. The 43-year-old hasn’t appeared in WWE programming in over a year and a half owing to his back fusion surgery. However, The Viper could be back to WWE anytime soon.

The latest report signals the imminent return of the Apex Predator. Although the report suggests that Orton could be back at Survivor Series, things could take a U-turn at the very last minute. The majority of the fans are expecting his return at Allstate Arena in Chicago. But WWE could do the unthinkable and stun the world by making Randy Orton return at Crown Jewel.

With Triple H at the helm, there has always been an unpredictability factor in his bookings. It has been quite evident over the years, as The Game is known to deliver surprises. If Orton returns to Crown Jewel, it will undeniably be one of the biggest shockers in WWE.

1. Drew McIntyre capturing the World Heavyweight Championship

The word on the internet is that WWE sees Crown Jewel as a WrestleMania-equivalent show. Nevertheless, is it a WrestleMania-esque show without incredibly huge moments that truly capture the essence of big events? The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre has recently been displaying a different side of him.

McIntyre has been on a hunt to capture a world title on the main roster again. He is more than determined to win the World Heavyweight Championship from Seth Rollins. With his current tweener character, McIntyre could have dynamic feuds with other superstars as a champion.

This is the ideal opportunity to pull the trigger on Drew McIntyre and crown him as the new World Heavyweight Champion. Last year, the 38-year-old unsuccessfully challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. As a result, the former WWE Champion is on a mission to dethrone Seth Rollins.

He has been laser-focused to earn the big prize after nearly two years. The Scottish Warrior could once again rise to the top and capture his rightful position in WWE, where he belongs. Drew McIntyre could shock the WWE Universe at Crown Jewel by capturing the World Heavyweight Championship.

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