Crown Jewel 2023 started with the anticipated World Heavyweight Championship match between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre. Various speculations were made regarding Seth dropping the title due to his injuries and Drew finally getting the big gold.
Regardless, using his ruthless Claymore Kick at The Visionary, Drew came up short and ended up losing the match. As for Seth Rollins, he continued to vow the audience with another huge title defense despite facing serious injuries himself. A huge moment came right after the match, hinting at the end of Seth’s reign.
CROWN “FREAKIN” JEWEL@WWERollins defeats @DMcIntyreWWE to retain the World Heavyweight Championship at #WWECrownJewel! #AndStill pic.twitter.com/6cCPIRVEis
— WWE (@WWE) November 4, 2023
Mr. Money in the Bank Damian Priest showed up with his briefcase, looking to cash in. He rushed to the ring to defeat an already injured Seth and win his first world title. Shockingly, a covered figure sneaked upon Priest, attacking him from behind. As it was revealed, Sami Zayn was the one behind the hood as he annihilated Priest.
Señor #MITB has arrived at #WWECrownJewel!
BUT, WAIT A MINUTE… pic.twitter.com/cOzU0Qzm9A
— WWE (@WWE) November 4, 2023
Fans were seemingly shocked as Sami went on to run away, stealing Priest’s briefcase. He jumped off the barricade and approached the crowd after stealing the contract. It seems that fans didn’t like that cash-in tease, as they bashed out Sami for ruining the opportunity. “F*ck Sami Zayn“, and “Was hoping that Damian would try to cash in“, said some users.
Fans seemed to lose interest in the storyline involving the Money in the Bank Contract which was seen in their disappointed reactions. “This was a perfect chance”, “Warra L ending mann its a kindergarten-level story”, and “Man, that was Priest’s chance and he just screwed the moment.“, said other users.
It will be interesting to see where Sami and the Briefcase storyline goes from here. There are a lot of different possibilities for the Money in the Bank briefcase after Sami’s sneak attack on Priest.
Drew McIntyre looks to join the Judgement Day after his Loss to Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel
Moments after Sami Zayn robbed Priest and ran away with the briefcase, Rhea Ripley was shown backstage. Mami wasn’t alone, as she took her eyes on a defeated Drew McIntyre and gave him a smirk.
Now what, @DMcIntyreWWE? @RheaRipley_WWE is wondering the same…#WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/tARx0Ft349
— WWE (@WWE) November 4, 2023
After his defeat, there might not be much left for Drew, as he promised to win the title this time. The only thing that can further make him relevant would be joining ‘The Judgement Day’. After his backstage face-off with Rhea, we might soon see him in Mami’s faction and take over Monday Nights alongside the whole gang.