WWE Crown Jewel 2026 takes place Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring a stacked card headlined by a historic clash between World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn for the inaugural Crown Jewel Championship. CBS Sports wrestling experts Shakiel Mahjouri and Brent Brookhouse have weighed in on every match, offering their predictions for the premium live event.
Crown Jewel Championship: Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn
The main event pits former Bloodline allies against each other. Reigns brought Zayn into the faction years ago, but Zayn eventually turned on The Tribal Chief and The Usos to chase the WWE title. Now Zayn holds the Undisputed WWE Championship while Reigns reigns with the World Heavyweight Title. The experts note that Reigns' title is not on the line, and interference from The 946 — who are feuding with The Bloodline — is expected. Both Mahjouri and Brookhouse pick Sami Zayn to win, avenging his near-miss at Elimination Chamber 2023.
Women's Crown Jewel Championship: Liv Morgan vs. Chelsea Green
Women's World Champion Liv Morgan defends against WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green. Green captured the title by winning a five-woman ladder match at SummerSlam to become the first interim champion on the main roster, later elevated to full champion. Morgan has held the women's world title for months, defeating Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch. The analysts see Morgan benefiting more from a victory character-wise, especially with The Judgment Day at her side. Both experts select Liv Morgan to retain.
Last Man Standing Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
Cody Rhodes faces his mentor Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing stipulation, implying finality to their rivalry. After Orton added a punt kick to his arsenal, the experts believe Rhodes is unlikely to lose a second time to Orton. Both Mahjouri and Brookhouse predict Cody Rhodes will win and carry momentum into a new feud.
World Tag Team Championship: The Vision vs. Penta & Je'Von Evans
Champions Bron Breakker and Austin Theory (The Vision) have not defended the titles since winning them on July 6, a fact highlighted as evidence of WWE's low regard for tag team wrestling. Penta holds the Money in the Bank briefcase, but a cash-in appears distant. The analysts suggest giving Penta and Evans a tag title run would keep them busy while building momentum for future world championship pursuits. Both experts pick Penta & Je'Von Evans to capture the belts.
