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WWE went international again early Saturday morning with its premium live event “Crown Jewel” taking place in Perth, Australia.
Well, the Australians made it clear that America is not at the top of their love list right now.
Australian singer Sophie Foster performed the “Star-Spangled Banner” before the event began, and was greeted with loud boos.
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A scene in the arena as IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley are on stage during the start of Crown Jewel 2025 at the RAC Arena on October 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images)
The US national anthem has been booed at numerous sporting events this year, perhaps even more so since President Donald Trump took office.
During the 4 Nations hockey tournament, the Canadian crowd in Toronto booed the anthem immensely, which came shortly after Trump said he wanted to make Canada the “51st state” amid a tariff war. He was also booed at a Toronto Raptors game, with WWE commentator Pat McAfee calling Canada “terrible” afterward.
Grayson Waller speaks during the start of Crown Jewel 2025 at the RAC Arena on October 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
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New York Rangers fans booed the Canadian national anthem during a scrimmage against the Toronto Maple Leafs in March.
WWE has been in Australia all week, starting with “Smackdown” on Friday night. “Monday Night Raw” will also be broadcast there.
WWE made its first trip to Australia in the 1980s and returned there last year for “Elimination Chamber” after a six-year hiatus.
John Cena makes his entrance during Wrestlepalooza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 20, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)
Saturday’s matches included Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer and John Cena vs. AJ Styles.
