Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins locked for Crown Jewel 2025 Championship
At Wrestlepalooza 2025, Rhodes defended his title successfully against Drew McIntyre. After the match, Seth Rollins appeared to confront Rhodes.
That confrontation has become a launching pad and WWE has confirmed Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel 2025 in Perth. The stakes couldn’t be higher — the two superstars will collide for the prestigious Crown Jewel Championship.
🔥 RHODES vs. ROLLINS
🏆 CHAMPION vs. CHAMPION
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— WWE (@WWE) September 23, 2025
Origins of the Rivalry (Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins)
Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins have a storied history in WWE, with multiple high-profile encounters that have helped shape each of their careers. Their rivalry began in Rhodes’s return to WWE at WrestleMania 38 (2022), where Cody defeated Rollins in his first match back.
They followed up with another singles match at WrestleMania Backlash 2022, where Rhodes again came out on top.
Their most brutal encounter came at Hell in a Cell 2022, a steel-cage match where Rollins used mind games (mocking Rhodes’s late father’s style, using a polka-dot theme) and targeted Rhodes’s injured pec. Rhodes fought through serious injury and won the match.
So far, Rhodes has won all 3 matches against Rollins, adding to the weight of each new chapter in the feud.
Both Rhodes and Rollins are carrying major titles (Rhodes is Undisputed WWE Champion; Rollins is World Heavyweight Champion). Although their titles are not on the line in this match, the backdrop of their championship statuses adds prestige. The inaugural WWE Crown Jewel Championship was won by Rhodes in 2024, and now this match gives the trophy further importance and legacy.
With both men known for their resilience and storytelling, this showdown promises to be one of the highlights of WWE’s historic first Crown Jewel event in Australia. Fans can expect a mix of emotion, intensity, and unforgettable moments.
