Overview

• During Raw in Dallas, Paul Heyman presented Bronson Reed to confront Roman Reigns, leading to Reigns accepting an Australian Street Fight and a pull-apart brawl to close the segment.
• Crown Jewel takes place October 11 at RAC Arena in Perth and streams in the U.S. on ESPN at 8 a.m. ET, with international distribution on Netflix.
• The finalized five-match card features Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins for the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship; Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship; John Cena vs. AJ Styles; Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. The Kabuki Warriors; and Reigns vs. Reed.
• Betting markets circulated by outlets list Seth Rollins and Stephanie Vaquer as favorites in their title bouts, with John Cena a heavy favorite over AJ Styles.
• Reigns’ return on Sept. 29 reignited his feud with The Vision after an attack at Clash in Paris, and Reed’s Australian roots and Heyman’s alignment are central to the match’s hometown-stakes build.