WWE Crown Jewel 2021 - 5 things we learned from the event

WWE Crown Jewel 2021 is now in the history books. It may arguably be the best edition of the show yet in terms of wrestling quality. Unlike its previous installments, WWE's annual Saudi Arabia show did not feature legends like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker. However, it excelled in in-ring competition for sure.

The opening bout was probably the match of the night, while the main event was full of twists and turns. We did not see any title changes at the event but we saw the crowning of the new King of the Ring. Also, we saw two Muslims wrestle each other in a singles match for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Now that the third installment of WWE's Crown Jewel is over, here are five things we learned from the event.

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#5. Edge and Seth Rollins stole the show with a thunderous Hell in a Cell match at Crown Jewel 2021

We saw two arch-rivals in Edge and Seth Rollins battle it out in a Hell in a Cell match. It was their third match together, and it surely exceeded everyone's expectations.

These stars always steal the show whenever they wrestle each other. At SummerSlam, Edge unleashed his dark side and defeated Seth Rollins after one of the best matches in recent memory. In their second confrontation, Seth Rollins was able to defeat the WWE Hall of Famer after a vicious Stomp.

At Crown Jewel, both stars used Hell in a Cell to its fullest. Various weapons like chairs, tables, ladders, and even steel chains were used. The competitors used legendary moves like the Killswitch and Pedigree to inflict damage on their opponents.

However, it was Edge who stood tall in the end after hitting his fallen foe with The Stomp. Fans were thrilled to see the former world champion use a move from his rival's book to pick up the win. Fans will remember this battle for a long time.

#4. Goldberg seemingly ended Bobby Lashley's dominant push at Crown Jewel 2021

Crown Jewel witnessed a clash of titans between Goldberg and Bobby Lashley. Their last match together was at SummerSlam, where Lashley emerged victorious after strategically working on his opponent's leg.

However, this battle at Crown Jewel was a lot different. This match was won by Goldberg in a very dominating fashion. Lashley could not defeat the WCW veteran even after powerful moves and some help from Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander.

The former WWE Champion has been losing most of his matches lately. He was pinned by Big E and Drew McIntyre in recent weeks and also suffered a loss at Crown Jewel. The future doesn't seem good for The Almighty as his powerful run has lost its momentum. In addition, Lashley also lost his impactful manager in MVP.

We hope that The Almighty's prevailing influence will resume very soon, while Goldberg continues to remain a strong force in WWE.

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#3. WWE picked the right winners for the King of the Ring and Queen's Crown tournaments at Crown Jewel 2021

At Crown Jewel, we saw the coronation of WWE's new King and Queen. Zelina Vega defeated Doudrop to become the Queen while Xavier Woods realized his lifelong dream by defeating Finn Balor for the crown.

Zelina Vega has been a star in WWE ever since debuting in 2018. It is clear that she is better than Doudrop when it comes to promo skills and overall character development. Doudrop's character is relatively new, so letting Zelina Vega become the Queen was probably the right decision.

Letting Finn Balor lose to Xavier Woods was a tough call. However, Xavier Woods was the favorite to become the new King of the Ring. The New Day member has mentioned numerous times that winning the tournament has been his dream since childhood.

Speaking of Finn Balor, he can quickly regain his legitimacy just like he has done before. WWE can easily give him a great rivalry against someone like Damian Priest to restore his push. Fans are happy that Xavier Woods has finally accomplished a singles accolade in WWE.

#2. Crown Jewel promises that Big E's WWE Championship reign will continue for an extended period

The current WWE Champion and New Day Member, Big E battled Drew McIntyre at Crown Jewel 2021. He was able to defeat the Scottish Warrior, proving that he can take on major challengers and defeat them clean.

Both stars battled it out in a very physical match. Drew McIntyre kicked out of the Big Ending while Big E was able to power out after being hit by the Claymore Kick. After one more Big Ending from Big E, Drew McIntyre lost the match and humbly left the ring.

Drew McIntyre is a very strong star, who has cleanly defeated major stars like Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton. Defeating such a strong competitor adds to the relevancy of Big E's promising run.

Crown Jewel gave fans hope that Big E's title reign will last for at least a few more months until a strong challenger dethrones him as the WWE Champion.

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#1. Paul Heyman's loyalty remained unclear at Crown Jewel 2021

The main event of Crown Jewel featured Roman Reigns defending his Universal Title against Brock Lesnar. The match was probably the most anticipated match in recent memory, which kept fans wondering which side Paul Heyman will pick now that his former client is feuding against the Tribal Chief.

Fans will have to wait a little longer until Paul Heyman reveals his true loyalty. At Crown Jewel, Heyman threw the Universal Championship right in the middle of Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns while the referee was sidelined. Fans as well as the Universal Champion were unsure what Paul Heyman did.

However, the championship in the ring was later used by the Head of the Table leading to his win, so for now, Paul Heyman stays with the Tribal Chief. Lesnar and Reigns may clash again in the future. When that happens, we may see Heyman picking a different side. For now, we can safely call Paul Heyman the special counsel for Roman Reigns.