WWE Crown Jewel 2026 takes place Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring champion vs. champion matches and a Last Man Standing bout. CBS Sports experts Shakiel Mahjouri and Brent Brookhouse have released their predictions for the card.
WWE Crown Jewel Championship: Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn
World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns faces Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn in a non-title main event. Mahjouri notes that simulations heavily favor Reigns, but predicts Zayn will win, avenging his 2023 Elimination Chamber loss. Interference from The 946 faction is expected, but Zayn is tipped to prevail.
WWE 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's reign has been portrayed as a fluke, while Morgan has The Judgement Day's support. Both experts pick Morgan to win.
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (Last Man Standing)
Cody Rhodes meets Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match. Despite Orton's recent edge, Mahjouri and Brookhouse expect Rhodes to win, continuing 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. With Penta holding the Money in the Bank briefcase, the experts predict Penta and Je'Von Evans will capture the belts to build momentum for a future cash-in.
