WWE Crown Jewel 2019: 9 Results Predictions

3. Natalya Covers Lacey Up

Crown Jewel Results Predictions
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Congratulations! It only took four attempts, but by lord have WWE instigated a significant and wholly sincere sea change in Saudi Arabia by finally convincing a single committee to allow two of their 40+ female wrestlers to do their jobs in the country, albeit covered from head to toe to protect moral sensibilities.

The begging dog, eager to preserve the last vestiges of their shattered reputation, but unwilling to sacrifice a sack of cash so big, have been thrown a bone. Don't delude yourselves: this match won't be written about as the seed of female equality within the country in years to come. It's a commercial favour, and nothing more, another naked (though crucially, nowhere near naked) PR exercise which'll be celebrated ad nauseum.

The fact it took this long to make this small step shows just how far behind this process is. Actual women's rights might be changing for the better in the kingdom, but regimental attitudes aren't. Speaking of women's rights, there's a match. Natalya will win, because she's the most superficially well-heeled.

Prediction: An entire country doesn't descend into moral panic as Natalya wins in about a minute.

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