WWE King of the Ring 2019: Analysis and Predictions

First Round Bracket #8: Apollo Crews vs. Andrade

Apollo Crews lifts Andrade into a gorilla press slam

It's speed and technical precision vs. power and agility in Smackdown's final first round King of the Ring bracket as Andrade takes on Apollo Crews.

Andrade is a hot commodity in pro wrestling, having competed for years as La Sombre--the shadow--in the CMLL promotion.

When he joined WWE, he went on a tear through NXT, including a reign as champion. Andrade has the complete package to make it all the way in WWE if given a chance.

Apollo Crews was once one of the hottest rising stars on the indie scene. After a successful NXT run, he was called up to the main roster and unfortunately hasn't done anything of note since. In recent weeks, Crews has seen his stock rise, however, so WWE may be willing to push him more now.

Who wins in this contest of hungry contenders?

Predicted Winner: Andrade

Andrade has a lot of momentum, while Crews is still trying to get out of neutral gear. Look for El Idolo to win with some help from Zelina Vega.