John Cena and AJ Styles Steal the Show at Crown Jewel
The WWE Crown Jewel event, held in Perth, Australia, witnessed a memorable match between two wrestling legends: John Cena and AJ Styles. This encounter, described as a love letter to professional wrestling, stood out for its multiple tributes to iconic figures and moments in WWE history.
The match, which could be one of Cena’s last fights, who plans to retire at the end of this year, and Styles, who will hang up his boots in 2026, included references to former rivals and WWE legends. In addition, Cena achieved his 100th victory in WWE Premium Live events, an impressive mark only surpassed by The Undertaker, who has 107.
Crown Jewel Featured Results
- Bronson Reed defeated Roman Reigns
- Stephanie Vaquer defeated Tiffany Stratton (Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)
- John Cena defeated AJ Styles
- Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defeated Asuka and Kairi Sane
- Seth Rollins defeated Cody Rhodes (Men’s Crown Jewel Championship)
A Brilliant Tribute to Wrestling: Cena vs. Styles
The match between John Cena and AJ Styles could be remembered as one of Cena’s best matches on his farewell tour. The match began with Cena giving a special introduction to the ring announcer, Alicia Taylor, which included references to Total Nonstop Action wrestling and the Bullet Club, which led to chants of “Holy s—” and “This is awesome” before the match began.
The match was characterized by mutual respect between the wrestlers, with holds and displays of sportsmanship. Cena paid tribute to his former rivals with moves like the Skull Crushing Finale (The Miz), the Accolade (Rusev), and even a Walls of Jericho (Chris Jericho). Styles, for his part, wore his TNA attire for the occasion.
One of the most emotional moments was when Cena performed a Sister Abigail, including a kiss on the forehead, which generated a great ovation. Finally, Cena took the victory after a Tombstone followed by an Attitude Adjustment, closing a match that will be remembered as an emotional love letter to wrestling.
The Championship Duel: Rollins vs. Rhodes
In the same event, the match between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins took place, a confrontation that represented the present and the future of the industry. Rollins was victorious after hitting Rhodes with the Rolex watch that had been given to him, followed by a Stomp from the top rope, thus obtaining the Crown Jewel Men’s Championship.
This victory could be a turning point for Rollins, who finally managed to overcome Rhodes. After this result, there is speculation about the impact that Paul Heyman could have on Rollins’ development and in the pursuit of his maximum potential.
Bronson Reed Surprises Roman Reigns
The Australian street fight between Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed included cricket bats, rugby balls, and a lot of action throughout the venue. Reed managed to prevail over Reigns, with the help of Bron Breakker and a mistake by Jey Uso, who accidentally attacked Reigns. Reed joins Cody Rhodes as the only wrestlers to defeat Reigns in recent years, and also achieved victory in his home country, something uncommon in WWE.
After the match, Reigns expressed his discontent with The Usos.
Stephanie Vaquer is Crowned Champion
In the match for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship, Stephanie Vaquer defeated Tiffany Stratton, ending her winning streak. The audience, which was involved throughout the night, chanted “La Primera/Tiffy Time”. Vaquer took the championship after a Corkscrew Splash.
Australian Talent Shines at Home
The Australian representation had a great performance in Perth. Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defeated the Kabuki Warriors, Bronson Reed achieved a historic victory, and Grayson Waller enjoyed the celebration.
