4 blockbuster showdowns that can decide the WWE King of the Ring tournament

A match that has blockbuster written all over it
A match that has blockbuster written all over it

After delivering one of the finest pay-per-views with SummerSlam, WWE has stepped it up a notch by re-introducing the illustrious 'King of the Ring' tournament.

Sixteen Superstars from both Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live will tussle it out to cement their position in history as the ultimate master between the ropes.

The shocking announcement has the fans enticed, with the likes of Ricochet, Chad Gable, Apollo, Andrade, Ali, and Drew McIntyre getting a legitimate opportunity to catapult their careers on the main roster.

Since WWE received vehement backlash for not upping their game in professional wrestling, bringing the King of the Ring tournament back will certainly gravitate a lot of attention, especially from the hardcore WWE fans.

It's a win-win situation for the audience. This could be an ideal situation for the creative team and the management to resurrect careers of Superstars who are yet to grab the proverbial brass ring under Vince McMahon's wing.

Plus, fresh match-ups, where Superstars are tearing each other apart for a purpose could play a decisive role in elevating the ratings of WWE's weekly episodic television.

Sixteen Superstars will enter the squared circle with one aim. Only one will be bestowed with the honour of being recognized as the King of the Ring.

So, who will it be? Well, we certainly have four showdowns in mind which could decide the fate of this tournament. Let's find out.

Here are the 4 blockbuster showdowns that can decide the King of the Ring tournament.


#1 Cesaro (Raw) Vs. Andrade (SmackDown Live)

Could this be the final?
Could this be the final?

Starting the list with a match that could possibly end up being a reality very, very soon - Cesaro vs Andrade.

With two Superstars who have the ability to stand out in any given arena in the world, there are plenty of options for the creative team.

Cesaro's undeniable physicality versus Andrade's unexplainable versatility between the ropes could really be the ideal showdown to close the King of the Ring tournament.

#2 Samoa Joe (Raw) Vs. Kevin Owens (SmackDown Live)

This could be interesting
This could be interesting

Another match that could very well decide the King of the Ring tournament is Kevin Owens vs Samoa Joe. The two heavyweights collided back under Triple H's experiential supervision in NXT and are yet to slug it out on the main roster.

The two engaged in a slugfest last night on SmackDown Live, with the Samoan Submission Machine getting the better of Owens, thanks to Elias' cheeky interference.

Since the bout ended without a clean finish, the creative could build on to this feud and give us something special to decide the Finals of the tournament.

Even though Kevin Owens is being presented as a top babyface and seeing how Samoa Joe's possible face turn speculation is panning out, the creative team could utilize their momentum and book them for an epic clash in the Finals of the tournament.

In the eyes of a professional wrestling fan, both performers deserve to be in such a position and concluding the tournament with these two could be very, very interesting.

With Owens no longer working as a heel, the interaction between the two within the squared circle could prove decisive in further advancing their directions on the main roster.

#3 Drew McIntyre (Raw) Vs. Ali (SmackDown Live)

The match that could resurrect a career
The match that could resurrect a career

Anyone who has been closely following Drew McIntyre knows that the man possesses all the credentials to become the biggest thing on the main roster.

Though he was presented as a legitimate star when he returned to the main roster, the creative team have not done anything significant with him lately.

Be it his predictable showdowns with Roman Reigns or his brief stint with Shane McMahon, the Scottish Psychopath has struggled to find his footing on the main roster.

On the other hand, Ali is an up-and-coming Superstar, who would do anything in his power to earn the respect of his peers and the WWE Universe.

Therefore, seeing these two locking horns in the Finals of the tournament would be a spectacular conclusion. An underdog in Ali slugging it out with a force to reckon with in Drew Mcintyre.

Moreover, this could be the ultimate opportunity for both the performers to gain the management's attention and prove their worth to Vince McMahon.

This is certainly a spot that is very necessary for Superstars like Mcintyre and Ali, especially the latter, who could very well become one of the most beloved faces on the main roster.

#4 Ricochet (Raw) Vs. Buddy Murphy (SmackDown Live)

This could be a masterpiece
This could be a masterpiece

If the plan is to indeed showcase the agility and athleticism of the up-and-coming WWE performers, then a match of this magnitude must decide the King of the Ring tournament.

Buddy Murphy, who is yet to make his mark on the main roster, could benefit from reaching the Finals of the tournament and fight for the ultimate prize.

The former 205 Live Superstar proved his mettle by delivering one of the best matches of the year with Roman Reigns last night on SmackDown Live.

With The Big Dog's mystery attacker storyline still working fine on the Blue Brand, Murphy will very well be a part of the weekly programming, if not the focus of the narrative.

On the other hand, a tournament of such honour and privilege organically suits a Superstar like Ricochet, who certainly has a lot of backing from the management behind-the-scenes.

With Paul Heyman legitimately impressed with the One and Only, the creative team could effectively present this bout in the Finals, with Buddy Murphy also being presented as a legitimate threat to the former NXT North American Champion.

Even if the former Cruiserweight Champion comes out on the losing side, reaching the Finals and delivering a stellar performance could be decisive in building him up as a top-tier performer.

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