Possible Spoiler on the Opening Match for WWE Crown Jewel 2026

It’s WWE Crown Jewel day as WWE returns to Saudi Arabia for the premium live event. Viper Reports has an update on the rumored opening bout for today’s card.

According to the report, the Last Man Standing Match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton is currently slated to kick off today’s show, based on an early rundown from Friday (Nov. 6). That is, unless there are any last-minute changes in plans.

Rhodes and Orton finally have their rematch after going 1-1 earlier this year. Cody Rhodes won their WWE Championship bout at WrestleMania 42: Night 1. Orton won their initial rematch at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. Now, they’re looking to settle their grudge match in Last Man Standing.

Today’s WWE Crown Jewel 2026 is being held at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It features a four-match lineup as follows:

* Men’s Crown Jewel Championship Match: Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn
* Women’s Crown Jewel Championship Match: Liv Morgan vs. Chelsea Green
* World Tag Team Championship Match: Bron Breakker & Austin Theory vs. Penta & Je’Von Evans
* Last Man Standing Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (Rumored Opener)

411 will have live coverage of the PLE starting at 11:30 AM ET/8:30 AM PT.