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WWE Crown Jewel 2024: Predictable Spectacle and Bloodline Climax Goes Bust

Nov 4, 2024 · 18m 27s
WWE Crown Jewel 2024: Predictable Spectacle and  Bloodline Climax Goes Bust
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WWE's annual trip to the Saudi Arabian desert proved to be a lucrative yet creatively hollow spectacle, with Crown Jewel 2024 offering little more than over-the-top entrances and predictable outcomes....

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WWE's annual trip to the Saudi Arabian desert proved to be a lucrative yet creatively hollow spectacle, with Crown Jewel 2024 offering little more than over-the-top entrances and predictable outcomes. While the pyrotechnics dazzled and the production was undeniably grand, the event ultimately fell flat, particularly for those hoping for a satisfying resolution to the long-running Bloodline saga.

The main event saw Roman Reigns, once again, defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, this time against Cody Rhodes. Despite a valiant effort from Rhodes, the outcome was never truly in doubt. Reigns, with the predictable interference from Solo Sikoa, emerged victorious, further cementing his record-breaking reign and leaving fans with a sense of déjà vu.

The Bloodline storyline, which had captivated audiences for years with its intricate family drama and power struggles, reached an anticlimactic conclusion. The much-hyped "Civil War" within the faction amounted to little more than a series of predictable betrayals and reconciliations, ultimately leading to a status quo that left many feeling underwhelmed. The teased tension between Reigns and Jey Uso, which had the potential to be an emotionally charged climax, fizzled out without any meaningful payoff.

The rest of the card offered little respite from the predictability. Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley brawled their way through another underwhelming encounter, while the women's division was relegated to an afterthought, with a hastily assembled tag team match that did little to showcase the talent involved.

Crown Jewel 2024 was a testament to WWE's reliance on spectacle over substance. While the event undoubtedly generated significant revenue, it failed to deliver on its promise of a memorable night of wrestling action. The Bloodline storyline, once a shining example of long-term storytelling, ended with a whimper, leaving fans to wonder if the creative investment was ever worth it.

As the WWE Universe moves on from Crown Jewel, the question remains: can the company break free from its reliance on predictable outcomes and tired formulas? Or are we destined to witness a continued cycle of overblown events that prioritize spectacle over substance? Only time will tell.

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