Two of WWE’s most high‑profile returns in recent memory, Brock Lesnar and AJ Lee, were both absent from Crown Jewel. Their victories at Wrestlepalooza had reignited fan excitement, making their omission from this PLE surprising.
While AJ Lee’s absence can be explained, Lesnar’s no‑show was harder to justify. With rumors of a WarGames match at Survivor Series, many expected The Beast to make his presence felt. Instead, fans were left questioning why one of WWE’s biggest attractions wasn’t featured at all.