WWE King of the Ring 2019: Analysis and Predictions

King of the Ring 2019 will feature stars from both Raw and SmackDown

First Round Bracket #6: Ali vs. Buddy Murphy

It's a battle of former 205 Live Superstars in SmackDown's second offering in the King of the Ring Tournament.

Ali is a star on the rise and was scheduled to participate in the Elimination Chamber earlier this year before an injury forced him out. Now with a new push, he looks to escape the mid-card doldrums and become a main event player.

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Buddy Murphy is the WWE's Best Kept Secret. The former NXT and 205 Live Superstar is one of the best technical players in the game today, and his willingness to bend the rules gives him an additional advantage over his opponents.

Who will win this cruiserweight contest?

Predicted Winner: Buddy Murphy

Buddy Murphy warned Kevin Owens a couple of weeks ago to mind his own business. This could be a build toward a feud between the two men, and what better place to do it than King of the Ring in a future bracket?

Ali is high on the WWE's list, but he also hasn't built any momentum since his return from injury, so Murphy may come out the winner here.

Edited by Alan John