WWE King of the Ring Recap: Complete roundup from RAW and SmackDown Live (Week 1)

Modified Aug 21, 2019 05:46 GMT

The Shock: Elias vs Kevin Owens

There is always that match on the card, that seems to be a foregone conclusion. SmackDown Live had exactly that match this week, as Elias was facing Kevin Owens.

While Elias has been a Superstar who has received ample screentime, one thing that he has not received is victories on the main roster. He has consistently been the Superstar to come close and be involved in some of the bigger feuds of the main roster, but never really solidify his run with a critical win.

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In fact, he has always been on the sidelines of major feuds, helping out someone else's cause by existing, winning, or losing.

So, when he was slated to face the second coming of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin in modern-day WWE, Kevin Owens, it was expected to be a quick and easy win for Owens. However, there was a twist in the tale.

.@IAmEliasWWE is pushing @FightOwensFight to the limit in this #KingOfTheRing Tournament battle on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/EOdMaj9JlN
— WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2019

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What was not factored in, was the presence of Shane McMahon.

Shane inserted himself into the match in the main event of SmackDown and made sure that he was able to cause a distraction by wearing a referee shirt. His unfair actions were enough to ensure that Elias was able to take the advantage and pin Kevin Owens.

Results: Elias defeated Kevin Owens to advance to the quarter-finals.

The matches coming up next week are as follows!

First Round: RAW (August 26th)

Ricochet vs Drew McIntyre
The Miz vs Baron Corbin

First Round: SmackDown Live (August 27th)

Ali vs Buddy Murphy
Chad Gable vs Shelton Benjamin

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