WWE began round one of its King and Queen event in style as we prepare for the most prestigious event on the wrestling calendar. A pay-per-view lavished in grandeur and high stakes, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated King and Queen of the Ring tournament returns, bringing together the best male and female WWE Superstars to compete for the coveted titles.
Set in the grand Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia, this event promises to deliver high-octane action against the backdrop of one of the world’s most impressive arenas, and judging by the action on the opening night of previews, there are some blockbuster matches that the WWE can capitalise on.
Monday Night Raw showcased several big names with the highlight of the action being Shamus excruciatingly losing to Gunther, with the wounds the Irishman had inflicted on him setting the tone for things to come. The former Intercontinental champion returned from injury in April and will be a key player for the new look WWE beyond the King of the Ring. Elsewhere, Ricochet’s bout with Ilja Dragunov had fans talking on social media, while Lyra Valkyria vs Dakota Kai got the Queen of the Ring Tournament off to a strong start.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the rest of the event and assess just why you should return to catch the remainder of the tournament.
The Roster
Since the turn of the year, WWE has boasted a star-studded roster that is transitioning from its old style and introducing a new generation of superstars. While Wrestlemania saw familiar faces like The Rock and The Undertaker, those viewing in Saudi Arabia will witness a blend of current legends and a crop of new talent that will be keen to get over for future years.
The current bracket includes the likes of Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Kofi Kingston and Rey Mysterio, all established stars with years of experience, but also has the youthful exuberance of LA Knight and Santos Escobar across Smackdown and Raw. The King and Queen of the Ring tournament boasts a diverse roster of competitors, each eager to leave their mark on wrestling history.
The Royal Crowning
Who will emerge victorious and claim the throne as the King and Queen of the Ring? Expect fierce competition and thrilling matchups as WWE’s finest vie for supremacy. In years gone by, winning the King of the Ring tournament has been a defining moment for a number of superstars.
There are several candidates for future king and when assessing the best betting apps in the U.S. it would make sense for one of Bobby Lashley or Carmelo Hayes to write their names in the history books.
You only have to look at how Booker T changed his character to King Booker when he won the tournament in 2006, going on a run of wins that saw the former WCW Champion win the Heavyweight title and feud with Batista.
But most famously, Stone Cold Steve Austin gave his iconic speech at the 1996 tournament when he won. He cut what is now known as the 3:16 promo, changing his character and indeed, the course of professional wrestling throughout the attitude era, forever.
“All these years later for the fans to just take it upon themselves and make 3:16, March 16 something because of Austin 3:16.” The Texan said.
“Now it’s kind of like unofficially, an official holiday. Only the wrestling crowd could do that and pull it off. I’m not saying it is, they did. You don’t give yourself a cool nickname, someone’s gotta do it for you. I didn’t make Austin 3:16 day. I cut the promo and the fans did it.”
The Fan Engagement
Join the conversation on social media as fans worldwide share their predictions, reactions, and favorite highlights throughout the event. The finals will be shown live on Peacock and WWE Network, ensuring fans around the world don’t miss a moment of the action.
With the power of Twitter (X), fans can go viral with hashtags and debate everything from their predictions for the matches to the unique blend of sports entertainment and Saudi Arabian culture, as WWE brings its electrifying brand of entertainment to a global audience from the heart of Jeddah.
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Overall, the WWE King and Queen of the Ring Event is making a name for itself as one of the most popular dates of the year, up there with the Royal Rumble and SummerSlam on the wrestling calendar. With plenty of action between now and the final it will be interesting to see who is crowned the champion when we reach the business end.
