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WWE is set to return to its Kingdom Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 7. This premium live show is part of Riyadh Season and marks the event's return to the kingdom, following its 2022 relocation to Perth, Australia. The half-day event will feature championship bouts in both the men's and women's divisions. Last year's Crown Jewel saw Seth Rollins and Stephanie Vaquer claim victory as the inaugural Crown Jewel Champions, each receiving a 50-carat diamond-encrusted championship belt.
Since its inception in 2018, Crown Jewel has been an annual fixture in Riyadh, with WWE taking the event overseas to Australia for the first time last year.
Saudi Arabia's growing prominence in the WWE calendar is evident, with the country hosting two major events this year, including the Royal Rumble and Night of Champions. The most significant milestone remains WrestleMania 43, set to take place in Riyadh next year, becoming the first time the annual flagship event has been held outside North America.
WWE and the kingdom have been in a strategic partnership since 2018, leading to a series of major shows in Riyadh, such as Night of Champions and Super ShowDown. WrestleMania 43, announced last year, marks a monumental step forward for WWE's global reach, as it moves beyond its traditional North American and Canadian roots.
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