3 heel turns to expect at WWE Crown Jewel 2024

With Bad Blood in the rearview mirror, fans are gearing up for the next premium live event, WWE Crown Jewel. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has hosted many such spectacles in the last 5 years, and the Mohammed Abdo Arena is likely to witness another on November 2.

Triple H has already announced 2 championship bouts in commemoration of the event: Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Men's Crown Jewel Title and Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan for the same Women's Championship.

However, WWE will pull out all the stops in Riyadh, which may include a few surprising heel turns.

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#3 Xavier Woods turns his back on Kofi Kingston at WWE Crown Jewel 2024

The New Day has remained united for a decade, but it appears that the friendship between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods could be nearing its end. Before his departure from the company, Odyssey Jones was an honorary member of the faction due to Kingston's fondness, which rubbed Woods the wrong way.

In addition, Woods came up short against Jey Uso in an Intercontinental Title match on RAW. The YouTuber turned down a handshake from the champion following his loss.

Assuming The New Day could cooperate and earn an opportunity for the World Tag Team Championships, the long-awaited betrayal could come at WWE Crown Jewel. Kingston could be inching close to another Tag Team Title win, but Woods could walk out on his brother.

Woods could alternatively attack Kingston after The Dreadlocked Dynamo is pinned by Finn Balor or JD McDonagh. Either way, as the only member of The New Day to have not enjoyed a full-fledged singles run, the heel turn could be beneficial for him.

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#2. Randy Orton RKOs Cody Rhodes out of nowhere

Kevin Owens finally made his choice last weekend as The Prizefighter assaulted Cody Rhodes backstage off-air after Bad Blood. The heel turn was a long time coming as the tensions between Rhodes and Owens had been building for a while.

The disarray puts Randy Orton in a tight spot. Orton is a mentor to Rhodes, but Owens has been one of his most valuable allies and closest friends in recent memory. The Orton-KO duo has been a truly entertaining act.

Therefore, The Viper will have to make a decision. Does he side with his Tag Team partner, KO, or former stablemate, Rhodes? Considering the rumored Orton-Cody feud, it appears as if the 14-time World Champion will betray his former Legacy brother at WWE Crown Jewel.

Furthermore, Orton was also surprised by Rhodes' alliance with Roman Reigns. Therefore, the WWE Champion could eat a devastating RKO at WWE Crown Jewel, allowing Gunther to pin Rhodes.

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#1. Seth "Freakin" Rollins shocks the world at WWE Crown Jewel

Having been atop the mountain for several years, Seth Rollins is a valuable asset to WWE. The Visionary's talent is evident in that he can successfully connect with the fans as both a heel and babyface.

The inaugural World Heavyweight Champion is currently a babyface embroiled in a blood feud with the villainous "Big" Bronson Reed. Given the animosity between the two stars and the star power, the payoff could come at WWE Crown Jewel 2024, which could also mark Rollins' heel turn.

The Visionary is rumored for a marquee feud with CM Punk, presumably for WrestleMania next year. With Punk firing as the veteran babyface, Triple H may be compelled to turn Rollins heel, but the change could come before The Straight-Edge star returns to TV.

Double turns have occurred in the past, most notably during Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13. Alternatively, The Visionary could use cowardly tactics to win or cut a shoot promo on the crowd to turn heel.

Another option would see Rollins get involved with Cody Rhodes. The Visionary went through hell and beyond to help Rhodes finish the story at WrestleMania XL, but The American Nightmare seems to have forgotten about Rollins' sacrifices.