WWE’s Crown Jewel 2024 event, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has officially set a new record, marking it as the most-watched WWE event ever from the Kingdom. WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, announced that viewership was up 28% compared to 2023’s Crown Jewel, highlighting the immense popularity of WWE’s annual Saudi shows. This historic event, hosted at the sold-out Mohammed Abdo Arena, was packed with electrifying moments, including the introduction of the inaugural Crown Jewel Championships.
Crown Jewel 2024 Viewership Breaks Saudi Records
On Saturday, WWE confirmed that Crown Jewel 2024 achieved record-breaking viewership from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to WWE’s press release, the event saw a 28% increase in viewers compared to last year’s Crown Jewel, showing the growing fan interest in WWE’s premium live events in the region. The sixth edition of Crown Jewel has now set the bar as the most-viewed WWE event from Saudi Arabia, drawing fans worldwide to witness the excitement live.
The event took place at the Mohammed Abdo Arena, which was sold out, demonstrating WWE’s popularity in the Middle East. Since Crown Jewel’s debut in 2018, WWE has consistently attracted packed crowds and record-setting viewership with each Saudi-hosted show.
Main Event Highlights: Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther and Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax
One of the defining moments of the night was the highly anticipated showdown between WWE’s top champions. In the men’s main event, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes faced World Heavyweight Champion Gunther in an intense battle for the inaugural Crown Jewel Championship. Rhodes emerged victorious, adding the Crown Jewel Title to his accolades after a thrilling, hard-fought match.
In the women’s division, another historic matchup took place, with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan going head-to-head with WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax. Morgan claimed the inaugural Women’s Crown Jewel Title after a hard-hitting contest that showcased her skill and resilience. These championship matches brought a unique twist to the Crown Jewel event, with champion vs. champion bouts adding excitement and prestige to the evening.
Why Crown Jewel 2024’s Record-Breaking Success Matters
The record-breaking viewership and sellout crowd highlight WWE’s growing influence and fan base in Saudi Arabia. Since the beginning of WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia, the company has consistently drawn impressive audiences, and Crown Jewel 2024’s success further solidifies WWE’s commitment to expanding its global reach.
WWE’s unique approach to featuring marquee matches and introducing new championship titles like the Crown Jewel Titles has kept fans excited and invested. This successful event sets the stage for more landmark moments in WWE’s future Saudi shows.
WWE Crown Jewel 2024’s historic viewership records and packed arena show that WWE’s popularity in Saudi Arabia continues to soar. With intense champion vs. champion matchups and the debut of the Crown Jewel Titles, this event will be remembered as a milestone for WWE and its Saudi Arabian fanbase. Stay tuned for more WWE updates as the company continues to bring thrilling events to fans worldwide.