WWE Crown Jewel 2021
WWE Crown Jewel 2021

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WWE Crown Jewel 2021

2021
Movie
247 min
English

Live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, comes a Superstar-studded event without equal. At WWE Crown Jewel, history is made and champions are celebrated in front of the greatest audience in the world, the WWE Universe. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns puts his title on the line against “The Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar. Edge competes against Seth Rollins inside Hell in a Cell. Becky Lynch defends the WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship in Triple Threat action against Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks. Goldberg looks to get revenge on “The All Mighty” Bobby Lashley in a No Holds Barred Match. Big E and Drew McIntyre collide for the WWE Championship. A new king and queen will be crowned in the finals of the King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown Tournament. Plus, more!

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Director: WWE CreativeGenres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

Crown Jewel 2021 was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE that took place on October 21, 2021, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event featured multiple championship matches and high-profile contests, including a highly anticipated showdown between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship. Other notable matches included Edge facing Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell match and a steel cage match for the WWE Championship.

Critical Reception

Crown Jewel 2021 was met with a mixed reception, typical of many WWE events held in Saudi Arabia. While the main events delivered high-impact action and drew significant attention, the overall show was criticized by some for its length, booking decisions, and the continued association with the Saudi Arabian government. Fans often point to the high-profile matches as highlights, while wrestling purists may critique the narrative consistency and match quality outside of the top bouts.

What Reviewers Say

  • High-profile main events delivered significant star power and exciting in-ring action.

  • The overall event was lengthy, with some matches considered filler by critics.

  • Booking decisions and the continued use of Saudi Arabia as a venue remained points of contention for some.

Google audience: Audience reception for WWE Crown Jewel 2021 was varied. Many viewers enjoyed the marquee matches, particularly the main event and the grudge matches. However, some found the show to be too long and criticized certain outcomes. The event's location and its implications were also a factor in some audience discussions.

Fun Fact

Crown Jewel 2021 marked Brock Lesnar's return to WWE programming after a hiatus, immediately setting up his feud with Roman Reigns.

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