ESPN Responds to WWE Crown Jewel 2025
ESPN has recently shared its evaluation of WWE Crown Jewel 2025, detailing grades and highlights from the show. This event served as WWE’s last significant international production for the year and was available exclusively on ESPN’s streaming platform.
Key Details from WWE Crown Jewel 2025
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 was the second Premium Live Event to premiere on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer app. This follows its introduction with WWE Wrestlepalooza last month. ESPN’s combat sports analyst, Andreas Hale, provided feedback on the show, which has sparked conversations in wrestling circles.
Grading the Matches
- John Cena vs. AJ Styles: Grade – A
- Men’s WWE Crown Jewel Championship (Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins): Grade – B
- Women’s WWE Crown Jewel Championship (Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton): Grade – C-
- Tag Team Match (Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. The Kabuki Warriors): Grade – B
- Australian Street Fight (Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed): Grade – C
Despite a mixed bag of reviews for the individual matches, the overall rating for WWE Crown Jewel 2025 was a solid B. Hale acknowledged the opening street fight was lackluster, but the event was redeemed by the standout performance of Cena and Styles, who delivered a match praised as one of the best in WWE history.
Noteworthy Highlights
The match between Cena and Styles not only captivated the audience but also marked a climactic conclusion to one of WWE’s acclaimed rivalries. Hale commented on the women’s championship match, expressing disappointment over its brief duration, which was just over ten minutes. This sentiment reflects ongoing discussions about the representation of women in wrestling.
WWE Crown Jewel 2025’s performance indicates a shift after the previous Wrestlepalooza, showcasing a better balance of engaging matches and higher overall grades.
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