WWE Crown Jewel 2018: Analysing and grading each match

Rey Mysterio vs The Miz

The semifinals were set!

Match: Speaking of trips down Memory Lane whenever Rey Mysterio hits the ring - this was the absolute ultimate in that. An incredibly lengthy contest saw Mysterio and Miz, two faces of WWE a decade ago, battle in an epic encounter.

Mysterio entered this match gingerly after that earlier beating from Randy Orton - and Miz must have seen his name in lights! The Master of the 619 eased into the contest trying to shake off his earlier ailments, but Miz would slam him into the barricade and then try pick up the win immediately.

Miz would methodically try and work on the injured torso of Rey before the men would engage in a slugging contest in the middle of the ring, but a crossbody from Mysterio would open it all up. Mysterio set up Miz for the 619 but the lofty veteran Miz played possum and hit the Skull-Crushing Finale, but only for a near fall!

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— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 2, 2018

Mysterio tried to roll up Miz in the same way he defeated Randy Orton, but Miz kicked out onl to end up eating a 619, but Mysterio missed a Splash on Miz, with the A-Lister's knees allowing him to roll up Mysterio for the three-count!

Verdict: This was highly enjoyable. Really nice storytelling and a surprisingly long contest with a lot of twists and turns. Miz really has shown tonight why he's one of the top stars in WWE - and Mysterio was as exciting as ever.

Grade: B