The 2025 WWE Crown Jewel defied expectations with every match. While John Cena and AJ Styles put on one of the biggest pro wrestling spectacles, the Crown Jewel Championship matches weren’t short of anything great either. Here are this year’s winners of the men’s and the women’s Crown Jewel Championship.
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and the Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer collided first for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship. La Primera showed acute dexterity right off the bat by almost being able to read through the moveset of Tiffy.
The Buff Barbie also denied The Dark Angel from hitting the Devil’s Kiss. However, a failed Swanton from the top rope by Stratton landed her right into Vaquer’s Devil’s Kiss soon after. The WWE Women’s Champion also mislanded The Prettiest Moonsault in the final moments of the match, allowing Stephanie Vaquer to finish things with a Corkscrew Splash.
🚨 STEPHANIE VAQUER HAS WON THE WOMEN'S CROWN JEWEL CHAMPIONSHIP.
TIFFANY STRATTON'S UNDEFEATED STREAK IS OVER.#WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/JykJX7PIxH
Thus, the move that helped her win the Women’s World Championship enabled her to defeat Tiffy to win the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship as well. Triple H promptly made his way to the ring to put the dazzling championship belt around the waist of Vaquer and give her the Crown Jewel ring.
The Women’s Crown Jewel Championship is yet another big achievement for La Primera, who has already secured several accomplishments during her very first year in WWE. Now, she has also ended Tiffany Stratton’s undefeated winning streak since she became the WWE Women’s Champion on January 3, 2025.
Cody Rhodes Versus Seth Rollins for the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship
Unlike Stephanie Vaquer and Tiffany Stratton, the match between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins was rather personal. The two stars have been friends as well as foes in the past. The American Nightmare had a head-to-head lead of 3-0 over The Architect ahead of their Men’s Crown Jewel Championship match.
Seth Rollins was visibly preoccupied with this encounter and had also walked out on his faction at the Crown Jewel kickoff event. Moreover, Paul Heyman had also asked Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed not to offer any support to The Visionary any support for his bout.
While QB1 had a psychological advantage at the beginning of the match, the World Heavyweight Champion got hold of his nerves soon enough. Moreover, Seth Rollins even had the upper hand for most of the match, constantly laying out Cody Rhodes with big moves and going for the pin.
The final moments of the match saw The Visionary grab the Rolex watch that Rhodes had gifted him last year for helping him defeat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. The referee was struck by a stray blow, and when The American Nightmare went for the Cross Rhodes, Rollins struck him in the jaw with the watch.
The World Heavyweight Champion followed this with a Curb Stomp and a Super Stomp from the second rope and pinned Rhodes. With this, he defeated the inaugural Men’s Crown Jewel Champion to become the new Men’s Crown Jewel Champion.
🚨 SETH ROLLINS HAS WON THE CROWN JEWEL CHAMPIONSHIP.
SETH ROLLINS HAS FINALLY BEATEN CODY RHODES.#WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/YYgkQw2DvY
Following this, Cathy Kelley entered the ring to interview Seth Rollins. However, The Visionary refused to take any questions and broke into a monologue instead. Wearing the Crown Jewel Championship and the ring, he declared himself as the greatest of all time, and someone who can realize his big dreams.
What’s Next for the Crown Jewel Championship Participants?
Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer had barely held her title for a month before making her way to the 2025 Crown Jewel. Thus, by giving her a victory over Tiffany Stratton, who is WWE’s homegrown talent and has been receiving a massive push since her main roster debut, suggests she will hold her title for a long time.
On the other hand, The Buff Barbie’s defeat could mean that her WWE Women’s Championship reign could be in trouble. With Jade Cargill hot on her trail, the end of Tiffy Time may be near. Thus, Tiffany Stratton will need to prove herself as a deserving champion once again.
With the way Paul Heyman spoke to Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, The Vision may fall apart quite soon. The faction could also continue to function without Seth Rollins, and Heyman could possibly bring Brock Lesnar into the crew.
However, since Seth Rollins defeated Cody Rhodes on his own, he has now proven that he is the ultimate top world champion in WWE. While the Oracle had the answer to what needed to be done if Rollins lost, he didn’t seem to have planned for The Visionary’s victory. It remains to be seen if The Architect will punish Heyman for treason.
Cody Rhodes had already given a warning about The Oracle’s habit of deceiving his allies on the September 29, 2025, episode of Monday Night RAW. Thus, Seth Rollins will need to watch his back from his own crew, even if he forgives Heyman, along with all the enemies he has made in his pursuit to control the future of WWE since WrestleMania 41.
The path for Cody Rhodes lies shrouded in the mist for now. The American Nightmare may most likely return to business as usual and continue to defend the Undisputed Championship.
Unless Randy Orton’s thirst for a 15th WWE world title turns him heel, Drew McIntyre is the only clear future title opponent for QB1. Since Rhodes lost his match via unfair means, not a lot of threat looms on his Undisputed Championship.
Do you think that the deserving superstars won the Men’s and the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship? How do you think the PLE was overall? Pour your thoughts down in the comments section.
