WWE reportedly pulled a planned Finn Balor vs. Gunther match from Crown Jewel because it wanted more time to build the feud before getting the two inside the ropes.
According to WRKD Wrestling, people within the company felt the match would work better with more television behind it, and that a four-match card was enough for the show. That came even though promotional material for the bout had already been produced. Posters featuring Balor and Gunther were spotted at Riyadh Season Stadium before the event moved to a new venue, ANB Arena.
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The match was never officially announced, although Balor vs. Gunther was discussed for the card.
The show ran with its four advertised matches plus Tiffany Stratton’s Money in the Bank cash-in on Chelsea Green.
The feud had been building on SmackDown since August. Balor brought back his Demon persona on the October 30 episode and took out Gunther with a Coup de Grâce through the announce desk, and the two brawled again on the SmackDown before Crown Jewel.
WWE hasn’t publicly explained the decision or said when Balor and Gunther will meet in the ring.
