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WWE went international again early Saturday morning with its premium live event “Crown Jewel” taking place in Perth, Australia.
Well, Australians have made it clear that the United States 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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An arena stage as IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley perform on stage during the Crown Jewel 2025 kickoff 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 many sporting events this year, perhaps even more so since President Donald Trump took office.
At the 4 Nations hockey tournament, the Canadian crowd in Toronto booed the anthem immensely, 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, and WWE commentator Pat McAfee later called Canada “terrible.”
Grayson Waller speaks at the launch 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 game 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 air there.
WWE made its first trip to the West Indies in the 1980s and returned 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.
