The brackets for the King and Queen of the Ring tournament are finally here!
During the Clash in Italy post-show, WWE revealed the tournament brackets. The finals will happen at Night of Champions on June 27 in Saudi Arabia. The winners will earn title matches at SummerSlam.
This year’s tournament features two exciting four-way matches. The men’s bracket starts tomorrow on Raw with a battle between Penta, Oba Femi, Solo Sikoa, and Carmelo Hayes. Other matches include Dominik Mysterio facing Bron Breakker and Trick Williams taking on Damian Priest.
On the other side, Seth Rollins will clash with Je’Von Evans, and Tama Tonga will go against Ricky Saints. Jey Uso will match up with LA Knight, while Royce Keys takes on Finn Balor.
The women’s tournament looks just as thrilling. Liv Morgan, the current Women’s World Champion, is set to face Becky Lynch. Meanwhile, Alexa Bliss will take on Chelsea Grean, Sol Ruca faces Lyra Valkyria, and Charlotte Flair will compete against Jade Cargill.
In the four-way match for the women, Roxanne Perez, IYO SKY, Giulia, and Lash Legend will battle it out. Additionally, Bayley is set to take on Raquel Rodriguez, while Jacy Jayne will face Kiana James.
Last year, Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill took home the crowns. Rhodes went on to defeat John Cena at SummerSlam for the WWE title. Cargill initially lost to Tiffany Stratton but later claimed victory for her title.
Interestingly, the popularity of tournaments in professional wrestling has grown significantly. According to a recent survey, 68% of fans said they look forward to tournament formats, primarily for the suspense and excitement. Expert wrestling analysts note that these tournaments often bring out the best in competitors, leading to unforgettable moments on screen.
As we watch the drama unfold in this year’s brackets, it’s clear that the stakes have never been higher for our favorite wrestlers.
