Cody Rhodes Wins Inaugural Men's Crown Jewel Title

Cody Rhodes triumphed over Gunther at the WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, becoming the inaugural Men's Crown Jewel Champion. The match, which saw Rhodes as the underdog, ended with him reversing Gunther's sleeper hold into a pinfall. Rhodes shared his victory and battle scars on social media, highlighting the intense nature of the bout. The event also crowned Liv Morgan as the Women's Crown Jewel Champion, with both champions receiving commemorative rings instead of belts. A Fatal Four-Way match on WWE RAW will determine Gunther's next challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship, with contenders including Seth Rollins, Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest, and Sheamus. The possibility of a rematch between Rhodes and Gunther remains open, as Gunther seeks to elevate his status in WWE despite the loss.