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The name 'King of the Ring' holds a special place in the hearts of hardcore WWE fans. From Kurt Angle breaking Shane McMahon into half to Undertaker almost killing Muck Foley to the infamous Austin 3:16 promo, King of the Ring has given us some of the memorable moments in WWE history and if recent reports are anything to go by, WWE is bringing back this classic pay-per-view albeit with a twist.
With Evolution turning to be a massive success and earning huge praise from fans and critics, it was expected that the WWE will annually hold an all-women's pay per view. As per some reports, the company is planning to bring back ' King of the Ring', only this time, the competitors in the tournament will be women and pay-per-view will be rebranded as ' Queen of the Ring'. As expected, this news has generated a lot of buzz for the past few days and rightly so as the KOTR has been one of the most beloved gimmick tournaments in the WWE.
The Mae Young Classic has proved that if that all women's tournament can work wonders if done properly. With WWE's current crop of female talent, we don't any reason why 'Queen of the Ring' won't be a success. With that being said, here are our picks to win the inaugural 'Queen of the Ring' tournament:
#5 Asuka
The 'Empress of Tomorrow' has had a rough 2018. While she started the year with a bang, winning the first ever women's Royal Rumble, her loss to Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 34 derailed her momentum in a big way. While it is debatable whether or not the streak should've been broken at New Orleans or not, the fact remains that Asuka hasn't been the same ever since her loss at 'Mania.
Her addition in the SmackDown Women's championship did come as a surprise to many as the Osaka-native had been put in the back burner for quite some time now. She had a good showing against Charlotte Flair on SmackDown and is undoubtedly the dark horse going into TLC.
Asuka, at one point, was being touted as the next big thing in the women's division and while her run in NXT has been unparalleled, her main roster career has left a lot to be desired. While the good thing is that the company is finally realizing how over Asuka is with the fans and giving her opportunities that she rightly deserves.
Asuka has been a history maker in the WWE. From holding the longest win in the company to the longest championship run in NXT history to winning the inaugural women's Royal Rumble, the Empress has set new benchmarks in the women's division and created records, which will be hard to break.
Asuka is one of the best female Superstars on the main roster right now and is one of the favorites to win the first-ever 'Queen of the Ring tournament. While she is already the Empress, might as well add 'Queen' to her resume.
#4 Sasha Banks
2018 hasn't been a good year for 'The Boss'. From her lukewarm feud against Bayley to getting relegated to meaningless feuds and short TV matches, Banks has been overlooked throughout 2018.
In spite of being one of the most talented female Superstars on the main roster, the Boston-native hasn't been in a proper singles feud ever since her loss to Alexa Bliss last summer. While many thought that her feud against Bayley was ultimately leading to a match between the two, the WWE instead chose to have to duo form a tag team, which has done absolutely zilch for either of them.
Banks has one of the biggest forces in the evolution of women's wrestling in the WWE. She along with Becky Lynch, Charlotte, and Bayley help revive women's wrestling during her time in NXT and then on the main roster. She had some of the greatest women's matches in the company's history against Charlotte Flair in 2016.
She is a four-time RAW Women's champion. To see her in such a spot is frustrating as well as sad. Many believe that a heel turn would've turned the tide for Banks, but sadly that hasn't happened and Banks has had to contend herself with meaningless pre-show and TV matches.
Banks is in dire of a character change and QOTR might just be the shot in the arm that she needs. Imagine Banks turning heel during the tournament or before that and winning the entire thing. Banks had been a great heel in NXT and during her initial main roster run as part of Team B.A.D. Banks needs to rejuvenate her character and QOTR might be the place where she finally revives her career.
#3 Becky Lynch
The Man has been the toast of the town for the past few months. She is one of the hottest superstars in the company right now and is currently rumored to be in the main event of WrestleMania 35 against Ronda Rousey. Lynch has hit a home run every time she has been on TV with their promos and has been taken potshots at everybody on social media not even sparring the male superstars.
Lynch's transformation from a plucky underground to a legitimate badass has been nothing short of astounding. Her match against Charlotte at Evolution was an example of how the Irish Lasskicker can be. Becky hasn't taken a step back ever since turning on her then-best friend Charlotte at SummerSlam and has continued to prove why she is the most talked-about superstar in the entire WWE.
Given the kind of imoact she has made over the past few months, Lynch is a favorite to win the tournament as she has all the momentum in the world. A win in the tournament will give her another opportunity to rib Charlotte Flair, the self-proclaimed 'Queen'.
#2 Ember Moon
One of the most underrated performers in the entire roster, Ember Moon's was called up to the main roster at when the NXT women's division was wafer thin and we can't figure out why she was called up in the first place. Moon was a standout performer in NXT, having classic matches against the likes of Nikki Cross, Shayna Baszler and of course, her arch-nemesis, Asuka, with whom she had one of the best rivalries in NXT history. But the main roster hasn't been kind to the War Goddess and she has been on the sidelines and she has been put on the sidelines ever since arriving on the main roster.
Moon hasn't been a part of a singles feud since her arrival on the main roster. WWE had ample amount of time to build the former NXT women's champion as a credible challenger for Ronda Rousey and the RAW Women's championship. But, the company has done nothing to propel Moon's character and has instead jobbed her out to Nia Jax and the members of the Riot Squad on multiple occasions. It's quite sad considering how many were hoping for Moon to be positioned as the next big thing in the women's division.
The Shenom has lost a considerable amount of steam since arriving on the main roster. But, despite that, she continues to be one of the consistent performers on the red brand. It will be foolish on the part of the company to waste a talent like Moon, who has all the tools to be a top star in the company. Winning 'Queen of the Ring' could be the first chapter in the resurgence of Ember Moon, which will pave the way for a future shot at the RAW women's championship.
#1 Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair has been the most consistent female performer on the main roster ever since she arrived on the main roster in 2015. She has held more championship and pay-per-view victories than any other woman in the company's history. One of the primary reasons for Charlotte Flair has been her ability to adapt to the changing situations. She has been at ease while being a heel as well as a babyface. Add to that her incredible in-ring skills and charismatic persona and you why she has been at the top for so long.
Flair is scheduled to face off against Asuka and Becky Lynch for the SmackDown women's championship at TLC on December 16. If WWE goes ahead with the 'Queen of the Ring' tournament, Flair will undoubtedly be the favorite to win the tournament, given her clout and position on the women's division.
Flair winning the QOTR tournament would be another feather in her illustrious career. A win in the tournament will not only cement her as one of the greatest of all time but also officially give her the title of ' The Queen', a title she has been using for the entirety of her WWE career.
