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WWE went international again early Saturday morning with his “Crown Jewel” Premium Live Event, which took place in Perth, Australia.
Well, Aussies made it clear that the US is not at the top of their love list at the moment.
Australian singer Sophie Foster performed “Star-Spangled Banner” before the event began, and it was met with resounding boos.
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One arenascene, while Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley are on stage during 2025 Crown Jewel Kickoff in Rac Arena on October 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images)
The US national anthem has been booed at several sporting events this year, perhaps even more since President Donald Trump joined.
During the 4 nations hockey tournament, the Canadian audience in the Toronto anthem was huge, which came shortly after Trump said he would make Canada “51st State” in the middle of a customs war. It was also booed on a Toronto Raptors game, and WWE commentator Pat McAfee called Canada “terrible” afterwards.
Grayson Waller talks during 2025 Crown Jewel Kickoff in Rac Arena on October 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
John Cena’s last WWE -Camp, which takes place on Saturday evening’s main event in December
New York Rangers fans lived the Canadian national anthem during a match with Toronto Maple Leafs in March.
WWE has been to Australia all week, starting with “Smackdown” Friday night. “Monday Night Raw” is also released there.
WWE took his first trip down in the 1980s and returned there last year for the “Elimination Chamber” after a six-year-old hiatus.
John Cena makes his entrance under Wrestlepalooza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 20, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)
Matches Saturday included Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer and John Cena vs. AJ styles.
