Cody Rhodes becomes the first-ever WWE Crown Jewel Champion.
In the main event of WWE Crown Jewel, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defeated WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.
The finisher saw Cody go for a Cody Cutter, but Gunther capture him in a sleeper. Cody used his weight to roll through, pinning the shoulders of Gunther to win.
Who will become the Crown Jewel Champion?#WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/FjXQFKJ11V
— WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2024
CODY RHODES ENGAÑA A GUNTHER Y GANA EL CROWN JEWEL CHAMPIONSHIP #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/UX4qgiBibp
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) November 2, 2024
CODY GOT A WIN ON GUNTHER WOW #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/kno2jWKZAR
— s e t h (@futurafreesky) November 2, 2024
After the bout, Cody and Gunther shook hands in a sign of respect.
RESPECT WAS EARNED --#WWECrownJewel TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/nVzbRdOh2l
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) November 2, 2024
CODY IS DRIPPING WITH GOLD! -- --#WWECrownJewel TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/uliqTGvjVj
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) November 2, 2024
The WWE Crown Jewel Championship was introduced at WWE Bad Blood and pits the WWE World Champion against the Undisputed WWE Champion. The title vs. title bout will be held annually at WWE Crown Jewel with the winner receiving a "massive ring" to signify their accomplishment.
Fans can find Fightful's coverage of WWE Crown Jewel by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review by clicking here.
