Top WWE Star OUT Of Crown Jewel 2023

Real reason you won't see this major WWE name in Saudi Arabia.

by Andy H Murray
Brock Lesnar
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Brock Lesnar is set to miss his first ever WWE premium live event held in Saudi Arabia.

Crown Jewel 2023 takes place in Riyadh on 4 November, and PWInsider's Mike Johnson has the scoop on why Lesnar won't be involved.

The outlet's sources have confirmed that Brock "isn't in the creative mix" for the show. WWE feels that the company already has big plans for the event, which sold out almost immediately after tickets had gone on sale. Because the company has successfully sold tickets without Lesnar, Crown Jewel does not need his star power, so WWE is saving him for future events in the market.

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Announced so far for Crown Jewel 2023 are the following matches:-

- Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. LA Knight

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- World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre

- Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Zoey Stark vs. Raquel Rodriguez

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- United States Championship: Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Logan Paul

- Cody Rhodes vs. Damian Priest.

There is currently no word on when Lesnar will be back on WWE television, having last appeared for the company at SummerSlam 2023.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.