Cody Rhodes beats Randy Orton in Last Man Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel

Cody Rhodes and Chelsea Green Claim Crown Jewel Titles in Riyadh

Cody Rhodes secured a hard-fought victory over Randy Orton after a 28-minute Last Man Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel on November 7, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as wrestlingnewssource.com reported. The marquee event featured multiple champion-versus-champion bouts and intense title defences at the ANB Arena, drawing an energetic audience for the globe-spanning spectacle.

Last Man Standing Brutality Dictates the Opener

Rhodes entered first for his inaugural Last Man Standing match, while Randy Orton competed in the grueling stipulation for the sixth time. The pre-show spotlighted Orton’s extensive experience as the final active competitor from his WWE developmental class, which included John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Batista, alongside his tenure in Evolution. The Riyadh crowd sang along to Orton’s entrance music while Charles Robinson officiated the contest. Commentary highlighted Rhodes’ previous appearance in Saudi Arabia at Night of Champions on June 27, where Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Triple Threat match involving Rhodes and Gunther.

The bell brought immediate physical conflict as Orton backed Rhodes into a corner and attempted a Punt within the opening minute. Rhodes escaped, sent Orton outside, and followed with a suicide dive. Orton regained control by driving Rhodes into the steel steps and twice onto the Arabic announce table. After removing the desk’s protective cover, Orton sent Rhodes crashing through it, though Cody answered the count at six. The brawl spilled into the crowd before returning to ringside, where Orton utilized a kendo stick. Rhodes recovered, delivered a sustained attack on Orton’s left shoulder and hip, and sent him over the ropes.

As the action moved toward the stage, Rhodes struck Orton with a steel rubbish bin and set up a folding table. Orton countered with a poke to the eyes and a powerbomb through the wood, leaving Cody to beat the count at nine. Trading blows back toward the ring, Rhodes executed a draping DDT using one of Orton’s signature maneuvers. Following counters and near-falls, including an RKO from Orton and three consecutive Cross Rhodes, Rhodes finally delivered a decisive punt to his former mentor, leaving Orton unable to answer the ten-count.

World Tag Team Championship Shifts Hands via Interference

Bron Breakker and Austin Theory defended the World Tag Team Championship against Penta and Je’Von Evans, with Maxxine Dupri accompanying the champions. Penta and Evans isolated the action early before The Vision took control by cutting off Penta from his partner. Dupri repeatedly interfered to distract the challengers and the referee. Penta escaped an isolation sequence and tagged in Evans, who unleashed a rapid burst of aerial offense.

The match broke down completely when Bronson Reed emerged from the crowd to attack both challengers with a Death Valley Driver. Penta survived a subsequent Doomsday device cover from the champions. The arena lights dimmed as Oba Femi entered, confronting Reed and throwing him off the stage through a table below. That disruption allowed Penta and Evans to neutralize Breakker outside, enabling Evans to connect with an OG Cutter on Theory and secure the pin for the championship victory.

Chelsea Green Claims Crown Jewel Gold Amid Interferences

Liv Morgan sought to become the first two-time Crown Jewel Champion after claiming the inaugural title in 2024, facing WWE Champion Chelsea Green. Morgan entered alone, stating her intent to win without Judgment Day assistance, while Green wore globe-inspired ring gear. Morgan dominated the early exchanges with aggressive strikes and sustained control, though Green answered with running clotheslines and a Blockbuster.

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