WWE has officially announced two major matches for its upcoming Crown Jewel event. The card will feature a Champion vs. Champion match between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Additionally, a match between John Cena and AJ Styles has been scheduled. The event is set to take place on Saturday, October 11th, and will be presented in select movie theaters across the United States.
The main event pits the top champions from WWE’s two primary brands against one another. Cody Rhodes, billed as “The American Nightmare,” currently holds the Undisputed WWE Championship. He will face Seth Rollins, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. The official announcement described the two performers as “longstanding adversaries,” referencing their documented history of matches within the company.
Another featured match on the card will see John Cena go one-on-one with AJ Styles. Both Cena and Styles are multi-time former world champions with extensive careers in the professional wrestling industry. The announcement positions this as another one of the star-studded event’s key attractions. The company noted that additional matches and segments will be part of the full event.
In a key detail of the announcement, WWE confirmed a partnership to broadcast the event on the big screen. The Crown Jewel premium live event will air in select theaters throughout the U.S., offering a communal viewing experience for attendees. The start time for the theatrical presentation is scheduled for 2:00 PM local time, corresponding with the live event’s broadcast.
Tickets for the theatrical screenings of WWE Crown Jewel are now available for purchase. The announcement specified that Fandango is the exclusive ticketing partner for this special cinematic event. Interested individuals are directed to the Fandango website to find participating theater locations near them and to secure their tickets.
