WWE Crown Jewel 2019: 5 things we secretly learned

#2 More women’s matches to be booked at the future PPVs held in Saudi Arabia

Lacey Evans and Natalya locked horns in one of the most important matches in WWE history. They battled it out in the first-ever women’s wrestling match held in Saudi Arabia amidst roaring chants of ‘This is Awesome’.

Irrespective of the political scenario, this match instigated an emotional response in most of the onlookers. The celebration of this art form took another step in the right direction with these two WWE Superstars inspiring thousands of young girls last night.

Say what you want about the Women’s Evolution in WWE, this match is proof that the company is taking the right measures to promote women’s wrestling.

Considering the overwhelming response to the match between Natalya and Evans, it can be said that the future editions of Crown Jewel will feature more members of the women’s roster taking the stage.

Hopefully, we will see young girls in Saudi Arabia fight for their dreams to become a wrestling Superstar in the future.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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