On the September 29, 2025 edition of WWE Raw, tensions escalated between World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes ahead of their upcoming match at Crown Jewel. The segment opened with Rollins addressing the crowd and reflecting on his past encounters with Rhodes. He dismissed the significance of their previous three matches, stating that those were battles between two men climbing the ranks. According to Rollins, the stakes are different now because both competitors are already at the top of WWE.
Rollins emphasized his loyalty to the company, claiming he stayed through difficult periods and made efforts to improve the locker room. He mentioned mentoring younger talent like Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, and said he tried to eliminate negative influences such as Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Despite these efforts, Rollins expressed frustration that fans continue to chant for Rhodes.
Cody Rhodes then entered the ring to confront Rollins directly. He brought up the recent appearance of Breakker and Reed on SmackDown and questioned whether Rollins had sent them. Rhodes voiced his suspicion that Paul Heyman was behind their actions, implying that Heyman may be exerting influence over Rollins’ group. Rollins responded by asserting that he is in control and that all decisions go through him.
Rhodes pressed further, asking if Rollins had authorized Heyman to announce Brock Lesnar’s involvement. Rollins repeated his claim that every decision within his faction is his own, reinforcing his position as the leader. The exchange left viewers with more questions than answers about the internal dynamics of Rollins’ group and Heyman’s role.
WWE Crown Jewel will take place on October 11, 2025 from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Here are the matches that have been scheduled:
- Singles match for the WWE Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Champion) vs Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Champion)
- Singles match for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (Women’s World Champion) vs Tiffany Stratton (WWE Women’s Champion)Â
- John Cena vs AJ Styles
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Seth Rollins' response when Cody Rhodes asked
"You were the one who allowed Mr Heyman to announce Brock Lesnar?"#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/6BguYSQua7
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) September 30, 2025
