4 unbelievable facts about King of the Ring you likely don't know
About WWE King of the Ring
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WWE King and Queen of the Ring is a PPV event scheduled to take place on May 25, 2024 live from the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This pay-per-view marks the first King of the Ring PPV in nearly a decade. Further, it will be the first King of the Ring tournament since 2021 and the first time featuring a Queen of the Ring tournament as it was known as Queen’s Crown in the first edition.
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Matches
Match
Wrestlers
King of the Ring Finals
To be Announced
Queen of the Ring Finals
To be Announced
Women’s World Championship Match
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Date and Time
The 2024 edition of King and Queen of the Ring will take place live from the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will be held on the 26th of May, 2024 and will follow the trend of WWE organizing Premium Live Events on Saturdays. The possible start timings of the event in various countries could be as follows:
12 PM - United States, Eastern
9 AM - United Stats, Pacific
5 PM - United Kingdom
10:30 PM - India
8 PM - Saudi Arabia (AST)
2 AM, 26 May - Japan
Where to watch King and Queen of the Ring 2024?
For the fans of WWE in the USA, King and Queen of the Ring, like any other WWE PPV, will not be available on the WWE Network as the service has stopped in the country since 2021. But fret not! Fans can catch all the action live on Peacock TV. Witness the crowning of the King and Queen as these superstars battle it out.
Elsewhere, WWE has been streaming on PPV and on WWE Network since 2014 and will continue to do so. For most countries outside the US, WWE Network remains your go-to platform to stream King & Queen of the Ring. Aussie fans can tune in to Binge to witness the drama unfold while Indian viewers can enjoy the event live on the Sony Sports Network or stream it on the SonyLIV app.
King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Stadium
The highly anticipated King & Queen of the Ring 2024 will be held at the architectural marvel, the Jeddah Superdome, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This state-of-the-art stadium is no stranger to grand spectacles, making it the perfect venue to witness the crowning of a new King and Queen.
The Jeddah Superdome boasts the title of the world's largest dome with a continuous roof, earning its place in the Guinness World Records. With a diameter of 210 meters and a covered area exceeding 34,636 square meters, the Jeddah Superdome can comfortably accommodate a crowd of 35,000 to 40,000 passionate wrestling fans. Before King and Queen of the Ring, the stadium has already been the home to Elimination Chamber (2022) and Night of Champions (2023).
King of the Ring 2024 Tournament
The 2024 King of the Ring Tournament will take place as a sixteen-man knockout tournament involving some of the biggest names of the company. The first round takes place on the May 6, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 10, 2024 episode of SmackDown followed by Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals.
First Round
The First Round of King of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 6, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 10, 2024, episode of SmackDown. The postponed matches will take place at WWE Supershow Event in Tennessee and Georgio on May 11 and May 12.
No.
Match
Winner
1
Jey Uso vs. Finn Balor
Jey Uso
2
Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio
Match Postponed
3
Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov
4
Gunther vs. Sheamus
Gunther
5
AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton
TBD
6
Baron Corbin vs. Carmelo Hayes
TBD
7
LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar
TBD
8
Bobby Lashley vs. Tama Tonga
TBD
Quarterfinals
The Quarter-finals of King of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 13, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 17, 2024, episode of SmackDown.
Match
Winner
Gunther vs. Winner of Match 2
TBD
Ilja Dragunov vs. Jey Uso
TBD
Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 6
TBD
Winner of Match 7 vs. Winner of Match 8
TBD
Semifinals
The Semi-Finals of King of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 20, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 24, 2024, episode of SmackDown.
Match
Winner
Winner of Quarter-final 1 vs. Winner of Quarter-final 2
TBD
Winner of Quarter-final 3 vs. Winner of Quarter-final 4
TBD
Finals
The Final of the King of the Ring 2024 Tournament will take place at the King & Queen of the Ring 2024 event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will essentially be a fight between the winner from the Monday Night RAW roster and the winner from the Friday Night SmackDown roster. The winner will be awarded with the title of King.
Match
Winner
Winner of RAW Bracket vs. Winner of SmackDown Bracket
TBD
Queen of the Ring 2024 Tournament
The 2024 Queen of the Ring Tournament will take place as a sixteen-woman knockout. The competition kicks off on May 6th on RAW, with the remaining first-round matches following on SmackDown on May 10th. Victors from these opening rounds will progress through Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals, culminating in a thrilling Finals match to crown the new Queen.
First Round
The highly anticipated first round of the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament kicks off on Monday, May 6th on the upcoming episode of RAW. It will then be followed by the corresponding episode of SmackDown. The postponed matches will take place at WWE Supershow Event in Tennessee and Georgio on May 11 and May 12.
Match
Winner
Zoey Stark vs. Ivy Nile
Zoey Stark
Shayna Baszler vs. Zelina Vega
Match Postponed
Lyra Valkyria vs. Dakota Kai
Lyra Valkyria
Iyo Sky vs. Natalya
Iyo Sky
The matches for the May 10, 2024, episode of SmackDown are yet to be announced.
Quarterfinals
The Quarter-finals of Queen of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 13, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 17, 2024, episode of SmackDown.
Match
Winner
Iyo Sky vs. Winner of Match 2
TBD
Lyra Vakyria vs Zoey Stark
TBD
Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 6
TBD
Winner of Match 7 vs. Winner of Match 8
TBD
Semifinals
The Semi-Finals of Queen of the Ring 2024 will take place on the May 20, 2024, episode of RAW and the May 24, 2024, episode of SmackDown.
Match
Winner
Winner of Quarter-final 1 vs. Winner of Quarter-final 2
TBD
Winner of Quarter-final 3 vs. Winner of Quarter-final 4
TBD
Finals
The Final of the Queen of the Ring 2024 Tournament will take place at the King & Queen of the Ring 2024 event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The winner from the RAW brand will take on the winner of the SmackDown brand at the PPV. The winner of the final will be crowned the title of Queen in WWE.
Match
Winner
Winner of RAW Bracket vs. Winner of SmackDown Bracket
TBD
List of WWE King of the Rings
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Year
Winner
Date won
Runner-up
1985
Don Muraco
July 8, 1985
The Iron Sheik
1986
Harley Race
July 14, 1986
Pedro Morales
1987
Randy Savage
September 4, 1987
King Kong Bundy
1988
Ted DiBiase
October 16, 1988
Randy Savage
1989
Tito Santana
October 14, 1989
Rick Martel
1991
Bret Hart
September 7, 1991
Irwin R. Schyster
1993
Bret Hart (2)
June 13, 1993
Bam Bam Bigelow
1994
Owen Hart
June 19, 1994
Razor Ramon
1995
Mabel
June 25, 1995
Savio Vega
1996
Stone Cold Steve Austin
June 23, 1996
Jake Roberts
1997
Hunter Hearst Helmsley
June 8, 1997
Mankind
1998
Ken Shamrock
June 28, 1998
The Rock
1999
Billy Gunn
June 27, 1999
X-Pac
2000
Kurt Angle
June 25, 2000
Rikishi
2001
Edge
June 24, 2001
Kurt Angle
2002
Brock Lesnar
June 23, 2002
Rob Van Dam
2006
Booker T
May 21, 2006
Bobby Lashley
2008
William Regal
April 21, 2008
CM Punk
2010
Sheamus
November 29, 2010
John Morrison
2015
Bad News Barrett
April 28, 2015
Neville
2019
Baron Corbin
September 16, 2019
Chad Gable
2021
Xavier Woods
October 21, 2021
Finn Bálor
2024
TBD
May 25, 2024
TBD
List of WWE Queen of the Ring
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Year
Winner
Date won
Runner-up
2021
Zelina Vega
October 21, 2021
Doudrop
2024
TBD
May 25, 2024
TBD
FAQ's On King and Queen of the Ring
A. WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 will take place on May 25, 2024, live from the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
A. King of the Ring will return to WWE in May 2024 and the finals will take place in Saudi Arabia at King and Queen of the Ring.
A. WWE’s Queen’s Crown has been rebranded to Queen of the Ring and the second edition is taking place in May 2024.
A. Xavier Woods won the King of the Ring tournament in 2021.
A. So far, Gunther, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Finn Balor, Ricochet, Ilja Dragunov, Kofi Kingston, and Rey Mysterio have been announced for King of the Ring 2024.
