The Triple Threader - Nov. 6, 2023
Welcome to the Triple Threader, covering the three stories from the world of professional wrestling.
Logan Paul celebrates his first title win. (Courtesy: WWE)
American MAverick
On WWE Crown Jewel, Logan Paul was seeking his first championship during his two-year run with the company. The YouTube star challenged Rey Mysterio for the United States Title, and while things looked to be going the masked star’s way, someone from the Maverick’s entourage passed the challenger brass knuckles, which he would use to put down Mysterio and pick up the win and the crown.
John Cena and Solo Sikoa battle. (Courtesy: WWE)
we can’t see him anymore?
On said premium live event, John Cena was seeking his first televised singles win in five years, and had to go through Solo Sikoa to do it. Even though the Cenation Leader held his own, it was the Enforcer who proved true to his moniker, delivering 11 Samoan Spikes, and defeating the 16-time world champion, his most notable victory during his two-year tenure in WWE. After the match, Cena left the ring with a standing ovation in a moment that seemed to be a sign that he may hang up his wrestling sneakers for good.
A stunned Roman Reigns after LA Knight kicked out. (Courtesy: WWE)
Joust at the Jewel
The main event of Crown Jewel was the Megastar L.A. Knight taking on the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. The two clashed with the Riyadh crowd and the whole world firmly on Knight’s side. Ultimately, it took multiple distractions from Solo, Paul Heyman, and Jimmy Uso to prevent Knight from winning the match, and despite the challenger’s best efforts, the Head of the Table would eventually retain his gold.