3 Huge Matches WWE Quietly Removed From Crown Jewel 2025 Card Leaving Fans Disappointed

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 was expected to feature blockbuster bouts. Here are three major matches that never happened.

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Brock Lesnar vs John Cena Rematch Scrapped

John Cena’s last outing in Indianapolis ended in disaster when Brock Lesnar dominated him at Wrestlepalooza. The shocking finish left Cena battered and fans convinced a rematch would be confirmed for Crown Jewel. Instead, WWE shifted direction and announced Cena vs AJ Styles for the event through social media posts. This sudden change effectively canceled the highly anticipated second clash between The Beast and The Greatest of All Time.

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Rhea Ripley vs Asuka Singles Bout Dropped

For weeks, WWE teased a collision between Rhea Ripley and Asuka, with backstage interactions pointing toward a showdown at Crown Jewel. Fans were eager to see the two collide one-on-one. However, the story took a dramatic turn when Asuka betrayed IYO SKY on RAW. The betrayal redirected the narrative toward a tag team battle, with Ripley and SKY now expected to face The Kabuki Warriors. This shift ended any immediate plans for Ripley versus Asuka in singles competition.

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Seth Rollins vs CM Punk Championship Match Canceled

After CM Punk and AJ Lee’s big mixed tag team victory at Wrestlepalooza, many expected Seth Rollins to finally settle the score with Punk. Their World Heavyweight Championship clash was widely speculated to headline Crown Jewel. Instead, WWE confirmed Rollins will defend the title against Cody Rhodes in Australia. While fans are excited for another chapter in the Rollins–Rhodes rivalry, it has sidelined the long-rumored Rollins vs Punk showdown.