Reigns faces Zayn at Crown Jewel
Roman Reigns addresses his upcoming title defense against Sami Zayn on a special edition of Raw airing earlier than usual on Netflix.
By Adrian Kovalenko ·
Viewers will see a shift in the broadcast schedule for Monday Night Raw. The episode will begin at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, three hours earlier than the standard 8:00 p.m. slot. This early start is designated as a special event airing on Netflix.
The schedule change coincides with a major championship storyline. World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns will appear on the show to discuss his upcoming match against Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn. The two are scheduled to compete in the Men's Crown Jewel Championship Match.
The rivalry between Reigns and Zayn has escalated in recent weeks. Zayn, a former member of the Bloodline faction known as an honorary uce, has stated that the group did not reach its peak until he joined. He believes the fan base must acknowledge his status. Zayn has indicated that defeating Reigns is the necessary step for that recognition to occur.
Reigns is expected to respond directly to these comments during the broadcast. He is described as preparing to silence Zayn's claims. The encounter will take place in Brooklyn, New York, where the studio is located for this particular taping.
John Cena will also make an appearance on the same episode. Cena returned to the ring recently for a match against Gunther at the Saturday Night's Main Event. That bout marked the end of his active competition career. He is returning to the screen to make a special announcement to the audience.
A physical confrontation is also planned for the night. Solo Sikoa will face Royce Keys in a singles match. The two men were formerly close friends before Keys helped form the stable The 946. The 946 includes Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Carmelo Hayes, and Jaida Parker.
The 946 has targeted the Bloodline family with several attacks. Members of the stable set fire to the car belonging to The Usos in a parking lot. They later ambushed and abducted Sikoa just before he was to compete in a qualification match. A video of Sikoa bound and hooded was released by The 946 after they left him in a remote location. The feud continued at Money in the Bank, where the two groups brawled through the arena and into the parking lot. Reigns intervened in a subsequent melee on Raw to clear the ring of The 946 members.
