WWE King and Queen of the Ring

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About WWE King of the Ring

King and Queen of the Ring
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WWE King and Queen of the Ring is a PPV event scheduled to take place on May 25, 2024 live from the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This pay-per-view marks the first King of the Ring PPV in nearly a decade. Further, it will be the first King of the Ring tournament since 2021 and the first time featuring a Queen of the Ring tournament as it was known as Queen’s Crown in the first edition.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Results

MatchWrestlers
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship MatchBianca Belair and Jade Cargill (c) def. Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell
Women’s World Championship MatchLiv Morgan def. Becky Lynch (c) by pinfall
Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat MatchSami Zayn (c) def. Chad Gable and Bronson Reed by pinfall
Queen of the Ring FinalsNia Jax def. Lyra Valkyria by pinfall
King of the Ring FinalsGunther def. Randy Orton by pinfall
WWE Championship MatchCody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul

Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul - WWE Championship Match

Cody Rhodes learns he'll battle Logan Paul at King and Queen of the Ring:  SmackDown, May 10, 2024 | WWE
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Cody Rhodes won the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania XL and then retained it at Backlash France against AJ Styles. On the following episode of SmackDown, he was interrupted by WWE United States Champion Logan Paul, who had retained his title at WrestleMania XL against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Paul is going to challenge Rhodes in a Champion vs. Champion match at King and Queen of the Ring. The match was then announced to be for Cody Rhodes' title and Logan Paul refused to put his title on the line. Rhodes retained his title against Paul at King and Queen of the Ring.

Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed - Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match

Zayn secured a WrestleMania title shot via a Raw gauntlet match after last eliminating Chad Gable, who offered to train him. After winning the championship at WrestleMania, he granted his trainer, Gable, a title match. However, Gable turned heel and attacked Zayn after the match. Reed also emerged as a title contender, leading to a heated rivalry. To settle the score, Zayn will now defend the Intercontinental Championship in a triple-threat match against Gable and Reed at King and Queen of the Ring. Sami Zayn retained his title against the two contenders.

Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan - Women's World Championship Match

Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan -- Raw Women's Title Match: photos | WWE
Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan in a previous fight; WWE.Com

Following Rhea Ripley's injury at the hands of Liv Morgan, the Women's World Championship was left vacant. On Raw (April 22nd, 2024), Becky Lynch emerged victorious from a 14-woman Battle Royal, securing the coveted title. However, her celebration was short-lived. Liv Morgan, the last woman eliminated by Lynch, confronted her alongside Nia Jax. Later that night, Morgan dominated Nia Jax in a match, prompting Lynch to grant her a championship opportunity which went down at the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring pay-per-view. Liv Morgan became the new champion at King and Queen of the Ring.

Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell

Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair defended their WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in the pre-show of King and Queen of the Ring against former NXT Superstars Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae. In the pre-show, the champions retained their title.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Date and Time

The 2024 edition of King and Queen of the Ring will take place live from the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will be held on the 26th of May, 2024 and will follow the trend of WWE organizing Premium Live Events on Saturdays. The possible start timings of the event in various countries could be as follows:

  • 12 PM - United States, Eastern

  • 9 AM - United Stats, Pacific

  • 5 PM - United Kingdom

  • 10:30 PM - India

  • 8 PM - Saudi Arabia (AST)

  • 2 AM, 26 May - Japan

Where to watch King and Queen of the Ring 2024?

For the fans of WWE in the USA, King and Queen of the Ring, like any other WWE PPV, will not be available on the WWE Network as the service has stopped in the country since 2021. But fret not! Fans can catch all the action live on Peacock TV. Witness the crowning of the King and Queen as these superstars battle it out.

Elsewhere, WWE has been streaming on PPV and on WWE Network since 2014 and will continue to do so. For most countries outside the US, WWE Network remains your go-to platform to stream King & Queen of the Ring. Aussie fans can tune in to Binge to witness the drama unfold while Indian viewers can enjoy the event live on the Sony Sports Network or stream it on the SonyLIV app.

King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Stadium

The highly anticipated King & Queen of the Ring 2024 will be held at the architectural marvel, the Jeddah Superdome, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This state-of-the-art stadium is no stranger to grand spectacles, making it the perfect venue to witness the crowning of a new King and Queen.

The Jeddah Superdome boasts the title of the world's largest dome with a continuous roof, earning its place in the Guinness World Records. With a diameter of 210 meters and a covered area exceeding 34,636 square meters, the Jeddah Superdome can comfortably accommodate a crowd of 35,000 to 40,000 passionate wrestling fans. Before King and Queen of the Ring, the stadium has already been the home to Elimination Chamber (2022) and Night of Champions (2023).

King of the Ring 2024 Tournament

The 2024 King of the Ring Tournament will take place as a sixteen-man knockout tournament involving some of the biggest names of the company. The first round takes place on the May 6, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 10, 2024 episode of SmackDown followed by Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals.

First Round

The First Round of King of the Ring 2024 took place on the May 6, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 10, 2024, episode of SmackDown. The postponed matches took place at WWE Supershow Event in Tennessee and Georgio on May 11 and May 12.

No. MatchWinner
1Jey Uso vs. Finn Balor Jey Uso
2Kofi Kingston vs. Rey MysterioKofi Kingston
3Ricochet vs. Ilja DragunovIlja Dragunov
4Gunther vs. SheamusGunther
5AJ Styles vs. Randy OrtonRandy Orton
6Baron Corbin vs. Carmelo HayesCarmelo Hayes
7LA Knight vs. Santos EscobarLA Knight
8Angelo Dawkins vs. Tama TongaTama Tonga

Quarterfinals

The Quarter-finals of King of the Ring 2024 took place on the May 13, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 17, 2024, episode of SmackDown.

MatchWinner
Gunther vs. Kofi KingstonGunther
Ilja Dragunov vs. Jey UsoJey Uso
Randy Orton vs. Carmelo HayesRandy Orton
LA Knight vs. Tama TongaTama Tonga

Semifinals

The Semi-Finals of King of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 20, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 24, 2024, episode of SmackDown.

MatchWinner
Gunther vs. Jey UsoGunther
Randy Orton vs. Tama TongaRandy Orton

Finals

The Final of the King of the Ring 2024 Tournament will take place at the King & Queen of the Ring 2024 event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will essentially be a fight between the winner from the Monday Night RAW roster and the winner from the Friday Night SmackDown roster. The winner will be awarded with the title of King.

MatchWinner
Gunther vs. Randy OrtonGunther

Queen of the Ring 2024 Tournament

The 2024 Queen of the Ring Tournament will take place as a sixteen-woman knockout. The competition kicks off on May 6th on RAW, with the remaining first-round matches following on SmackDown on May 10th. Victors from these opening rounds will progress through Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals, culminating in a thrilling Finals match to crown the new Queen.

First Round

The highly anticipated first round of the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament kicked off on Monday, May 6th on the episode of RAW. It was then followed by the corresponding episode of SmackDown. The postponed matches took place at WWE Supershow Event in Tennessee and Georgio on May 11 and May 12.

MatchWinner
Zoey Stark vs. Ivy NileZoey Stark
Shayna Baszler vs. Maxxine DupriShayna Baszler
Lyra Valkyria vs. Dakota KaiLyra Valkyria
Iyo Sky vs. NatalyaIyo Sky
Naomi vs. Nia JaxNia Jax
Jade Cargill vs. Piper NivenJade Cargill
Michin vs. Tiffany StrattonTiffany Stratton
Bianca Belair vs. Candice LeRaeBianca Belair

Quarterfinals

The Quarter-finals of Queen of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 13, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 17, 2024, episode of SmackDown.

MatchWinner
Iyo Sky vs. Shayna BaszlerIyo Sky
Lyra Vakyria vs Zoey StarkLyra Vakyria
Nia Jax vs. Jade CargillNia Jax
Tiffany Stratton vs. Bianca BelairBianca Belair

Semifinals

The Semi-Finals of Queen of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 20, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 24, 2024, episode of SmackDown.

MatchWinner
Iyo Sky vs. Lyra ValkyriaLyra Valkyria
Bianca Belair vs. Nia JaxNia Jax

Finals

The Final of the Queen of the Ring 2024 Tournament will take place at the King & Queen of the Ring 2024 event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The winner from the RAW brand will take on the winner of the SmackDown brand at the PPV. The winner of the final will be crowned the title of Queen in WWE.

MatchWinner
Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia JaxNia Jax

List of WWE King of the Rings

King and Queen of the Ring
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YearWinnerDate wonRunner-up
1985Don MuracoJuly 8, 1985The Iron Sheik
1986Harley RaceJuly 14, 1986Pedro Morales
1987Randy SavageSeptember 4, 1987King Kong Bundy
1988Ted DiBiaseOctober 16, 1988Randy Savage
1989Tito SantanaOctober 14, 1989Rick Martel
1991Bret HartSeptember 7, 1991Irwin R. Schyster
1993Bret Hart (2)June 13, 1993Bam Bam Bigelow
1994Owen HartJune 19, 1994Razor Ramon
1995MabelJune 25, 1995Savio Vega
1996Stone Cold Steve AustinJune 23, 1996Jake Roberts
1997Hunter Hearst HelmsleyJune 8, 1997Mankind
1998Ken ShamrockJune 28, 1998The Rock
1999Billy GunnJune 27, 1999X-Pac
2000Kurt AngleJune 25, 2000Rikishi
2001EdgeJune 24, 2001Kurt Angle
2002Brock LesnarJune 23, 2002Rob Van Dam
2006Booker TMay 21, 2006Bobby Lashley
2008William RegalApril 21, 2008CM Punk
2010SheamusNovember 29, 2010John Morrison
2015Bad News BarrettApril 28, 2015Neville
2019Baron CorbinSeptember 16, 2019Chad Gable
2021Xavier WoodsOctober 21, 2021Finn Bálor
2024TBDMay 25, 2024TBD

List of WWE Queen of the Ring

King and Queen of the Ring
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YearWinnerDate wonRunner-up
2021Zelina VegaOctober 21, 2021Doudrop
2024TBDMay 25, 2024TBD

FAQ's On King and Queen of the Ring

A. WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 will take place on May 25, 2024, live from the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

A. King of the Ring will return to WWE in May 2024 and the finals will take place in Saudi Arabia at King and Queen of the Ring. 

A. WWE’s Queen’s Crown has been rebranded to Queen of the Ring and the second edition is taking place in May 2024. 

A. Gunther won the King of the Ring 2024. 

A. Nia Jax won the Queen of the Ring 2024. 

A. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill retained their WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, Sami Zayn retained his Intercontinental Championship, Cody Rhodes retained his WWE Championship, Liv Morgan became the new Women's World Champion while Gunther and Nia Jax became King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring. 

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