WWE once again returned to Saudi Arabia, this time for the 2021 Crown Jewel event, marking the first trip since the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of every show the company has done in the country, this was certainly the most stacked on paper, with WWE throwing huge names on the card to make it a night to remember.
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From huge gimmick matches to fantastic title bouts, this show did have everything. The in-ring product was excellent from start to finish, which is no surprise considering the roster that WWE has at the moment, and that helped create an enjoyable show overall.
10 Doudrop vs. Zelina Vega (Queen's Tournament Final)
This match summed up the entire Queen's Tournament in the fact that it was quite a short one. However, even though it was just over five minutes, it was the longest of the tournament. This was a great balance of pace and power in a David vs. Goliath-style story.
They worked well together for the time given and had some exciting moments inside the ring. Zelina put together some excellent moves at different points, which included her hitting Code Red to finish the encounter.
9 RK-Bro (c) vs. AJ Styles & Omos (Raw Tag Team Championship Match)
This was a solid match but nothing overly spectacular. The four men all worked hard together, but nothing was overly special here as fans have seen this match before. It was all about Omos dominating everything physically and the champions having to work with AJ Styles any time he was in the ring.
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They eventually worked out a way of taking Omos down, and that opened the door for Orton to hit an RKO as he countered The Phenomenal Forearm. It was an enjoyable tag team match, but nothing out of the ordinary.
8 Mansoor vs. Mustafa Ali
This was a special encounter, being the first time two Muslims competed in a singles PPV match together in WWE, and they made it one to remember. Mustafa Ali and Mansoor got plenty of time and they made the most out of it by putting together a fantastic back and forth battle.
They brought some great high-flying moves to their encounter. Once again, Mansoor was made to look like a top-level athlete. It was excellent to see and the post-match angle was also a fun one for the Saudi Arabian crowd.
7 The Usos vs. Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander
This was used as the opening match during the pre-show and it certainly kicked the PPV off with a bang. The audience went crazy for The Usos from start to finish, giving them a huge reception which helped to create an excellent atmosphere throughout the match.
The encounter itself was very enjoyable. This was a great back-and-forth match that allowed both teams the chance to shine. They brought in some good false finishes, which is something that each team is notorious for, and overall they simply showcased great tag team wrestling, despite the lack of a major storyline.
6 Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg (No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere Match)
This is one of the best Goldberg matches from this spell of his career, with him and Bobby Lashley bringing exactly what fans wanted to see. It was hard-hitting and chaotic, creating complete carnage in and around the ring.
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They made it feel like a genuine fight with all the weapons that they used and that is something that helped to make this an excellent match to watch. They had some big spots throughout and the finish was an excellent one with the huge Spear from the entrance ramp through a table on the floor.
5 Finn Balor vs. Xavier Woods (King Of The Ring Final)
WWE has done a good job with the King of the Ring tournament this year, putting a lot of focus on it as the company has created some excellent matches. This was a particularly strong match that ended the entire tournament brilliantly.
Finn Balor and Xavier Woods had excellent chemistry together inside the ring, putting on a great back and forth match. It was technical and had some nice high-flying moments as well with each man getting to look great within this one.
4 Roman Reigns (c) vs. Brock Lesnar (Universal Championship Match)
This was a solid main event between two wrestlers who know how to entertain an audience. They played to their strengths and it was nice to see a different dynamic between them with Brock Lesnar as the babyface. However, this was quite similar to what they've done previously.
Adding in the referee bump and the Paul Heyman elements certainly helped though as it painted a different picture. It's clear that things aren't over between Brock and Reigns, but this was a nice start to this new run of matches that they will have.
3 Big E (c) vs. Drew McIntyre (WWE Championship Match)
Big E and Drew McIntyre had instant chemistry inside the ring, with the two men working together nicely from the start. It was hard-hitting and built up well towards the finish, with the timing and pacing of the entire encounter working well.
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Even though this one felt obvious due to how the WWE Draft went down, they were able to tell a sensible story and McIntyre still managed to make people believe he could win. It's a credit to how well they both worked, which made this an enjoyable encounter.
2 Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair (SmackDown Women's Championship Match)
This was a huge match for all three women and they certainly all brought their best to the ring for this encounter. It was an excellent match that allowed all three of them to look great at different points, with the back-and-forth nature keeping this one exciting.
Triple threat matches are not easy to do, yet they were able to tell a fantastic story, with Bianca Belair, in particular, looking great with her power. However, WWE perfectly pushed Becky Lynch's newfound heel character by having her retain while using the ropes.
1 Edge vs. Seth Rollins (Hell In A Cell Match)
This match was a brutally physical one, which was no surprise considering it was the end of their rivalry inside Hell in a Cell. There was nothing technical about this, as it was a true war between two men who work well together.
While they didn't utilize the cell structure as much as they could have done, they certainly pushed each other to their limits. They had some fun callbacks to previous matches, using a variety of moves and weapons to tell a great story, with Edge hitting the Stomp to a chair being a clever way to finish the match.
