Early betting odds have established clear favorites for WWE Crown Jewel, with John Cena and Seth Rollins positioned as likely victors in their respective matches at the October 11 premium live event. The event, scheduled to take place in Perth, Australia, will feature several marquee matchups, including two champion vs. champion bouts to crown the men’s and women’s Crown Jewel titleholders.
World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins (-700) is favored to defeat WWE Champion Cody Rhodes (+400) for the men’s Crown Jewel Championship. This champion vs. champion contest adds another chapter to their rivalry, where Rhodes maintains a 3-0 record from their series of matches in 2022. Rhodes is also the defending Men’s Crown Jewel Champion.
In another key singles match, John Cena (-2000) enters as a prohibitive favorite against AJ Styles (+700). The match is part of Cena’s ongoing farewell tour and serves as a renewal of their 2016 feud, though this particular bout was announced via social media rather than through an on-screen angle.
The bout for the women’s Crown Jewel Championship pits Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer (-500) against WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton (+300). Stratton is in the midst of a 270-day reign, while Vaquer recently captured her title at WrestlePalooza after it was vacated by Naomi. A new women’s Crown Jewel Champion is guaranteed, as neither competitor has previously held the title.
A non-title women’s tag team match sees Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky (-2000) heavily favored over The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane (+700). The matchup stems from an angle where Asuka grew possessive after Sky formed a friendship with Ripley, leading to an ambush by The Kabuki Warriors. The event holds special significance for Ripley, who will be performing in her home country.
The 2025 edition of Crown Jewel marks a significant shift for the premium live event, as it will be held for the first time in Australia at Perth’s RAC Arena. The event originated in Saudi Arabia, and while it has moved locations this year, WWE is still slated to hold future events in the country, including Royal Rumble 2026 and WrestleMania 43.
Roman Reigns is also advertised to appear at the Australian event.