WWE Crown Jewel 2023 Results: Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh Full Match & Winner

During the WWE Crown Jewel Kickoff, Sami Zayn will step up to face JD McDonagh.

The WWE Crown Jewel Kickoff Match will be streamed live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, November 4, at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT, exclusively on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network around the world!

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 Results: Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh Full Match Recap

Sami Zayn is the first to make his way to the ring, and he is receiving a strong reaction from the crowd. Up next is his opponent, McDonagh. The bell rings, and they lock up. This is McDonagh's first appearance in Saudi Arabia. Zayn executes a nice takedown, and McDonagh pummels Zayn into the turnbuckle before getting a lock in the middle of the ring. McDonagh almost pulls off a disaster as Zayn sends him over the top using his knees.

Zayn follows up with punches in the corner, and McDonagh gets turned inside out near the turnbuckle. McDonagh ends up on the apron and uses the ropes to hurt Sami. McDonagh briefly exits the ring but quickly returns. McDonagh puts in great effort, attempting to take control of Zayn, but the crowd is still firmly behind Zayn.



McDonagh eats some chops in the turnbuckle, and he delivers double knees to Zayn. McDonagh tries to get Zayn on the top turnbuckle and attempts a Superplex, but Zayn counters and sends him to the mat. Zayn goes for a jump, but McDonagh counters with a Dropkick in mid-air for a cover. Zayn kicks out at two and a half.

Zayn fights back into the match, landing a big Clothesline that turns McDonagh inside out. Zayn follows up with a big Back Body Drop on McDonagh, and the crowd erupts in "this is awesome" chants. Zayn looks to execute a Back Suplex, but McDonagh holds onto the ropes. McDonagh tries one of his signature moves for a cover, but he doesn't secure the win.

McDonagh attempts a high-risk move from the top, but Zayn has his knees up, causing McDonagh to crash. Zayn responds with an Exploder into the turnbuckle. He follows it up with a Helluva Kick, followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb for the cover, and he secures the victory in the match.

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 Results: Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh Match Winner

WINNER: Sami Zayn

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