It was time for the yearly Saudi Arabia PLE, "Crown Jewel." This year, the event hosted matches between both brands' champions. The Smackdown WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, would face the Raw World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther, would face off in a match for the "Crown Jewel Championship."

The night began with the last chapter of a feud that began at the Royal Rumble. The story of CM Punk and Drew McIntyre will come to an end. After months of terrorizing each other’s lives, Punk will win this rivalry, but not in an ideal way.