Five potential endings for Roman Reigns vs Sami Zayn at WWE Crown Jewel 2026
At WWE Crown Jewel 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn will face World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns in the main event, with the winner to be crowned the new WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Champion. The matchup has prompted discussion of five distinct possible finishes for the bout.
Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn has been subjected to a lot of fan hate and is seen as only Roman Reigns’ Bloodline sidekick. The Last Real Good Guy could therefore be driven by frustration and anger. That dynamic is being cited as a source for one of the proposed outcomes.
One scenario foresees Sami Zayn using illicit methods to win. The Last Real Good Guy could be fueled by rage and anger. He could resort to underhanded tactics to secure the victory at any cost.
Another projected finish involves interference from The Bloodline. The Bloodline has always been on Roman Reigns’ side in every situation. Should Reigns be almost close to losing the Crown Jewel title match, his family could run to his aid and decimate Sami Zayn to ensure The OTC’s victory at Crown Jewel 2026.
A third possibility is a one-sided outcome in favour of Reigns based purely on in-ring dominance. The World Heavyweight Champion is seemingly the dominant in-ring competitor between him and Sami Zayn. So a shocking finish could see The OTC decimate Zayn and pick up a squash win to become the Crown Jewel Champion.
A fourth option would see Sami Zayn answer his critics with a clean victory. Sami Zayn has been doubted by fans and critics regarding his ability to win high-stakes matches on his own. The WWE Crown Jewel 2026 PLE could be the stage for his proving ground, with Zayn leaving it all in the ring and picking a hard-fought and clean victory over a megastar like Roman Reigns.
A fifth finish ties into outside factions and surprise alliances. Amid the road to WWE Crown Jewel 2026, Roman Reigns and The Bloodline have been in the crosshairs of Royce Keys and his faction, 946. This could lead to a shocking revelation, with Sami Zayn being their ally and the stable helping him beat Reigns to give him and his family one of the biggest setbacks in their WWE run.
The 2026 edition of the PLE will take place at the Venue (ANB Arena) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Roman Reigns and Chelsea Green are the betting favorites to win the title in Riyadh. Fans in the United States can tune in to ESPN to watch the PLE live, while international fans can tune in to Netflix (excluding some markets) to watch the show live.