The first-ever WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Everything you need to know
WWE returns to Saudi Arabia this weekend…
Another month, another exciting WWE Premium Live Event… and we’re getting closer to the WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 as the prestigious event makes a highly anticipated return this weekend.
Taking place at Jeddah’s epic Superdome on Saturday May 25, the event will mark the first time in almost a decade that the King of The Ring event returns since 2015 and the first crowning of a Queen of The Ring since the inaugural Queen’s Crown Tournament, which took place at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh 2021.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including how to watch, the start time, and match details.
What is King and Queen of the Ring?
WWE King and Queen of the Ring will bring together some of the biggest names from Raw and SmackDown for an iconic night, which will see the crowning of new WWE royalty. Marking the first time that the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring are brought together, the King of the Ring event was originally a men’s single-elimination tournament that was established in 1985, with the Queen of the Ring tournament established as the female counterpart in 2021.
The King of the Ring tournament is a storied WWE tradition, with legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Booker T, and William Regal all being crowned kings in the past.
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How does the tournament work?
To take the crown, superstars will have to battle one another, endure intense matchups, and compete fiercely for a coveted spot in the WWE King and Queen of the Ring finals.
The first round took place on May 6 on Monday Night Raw and May 10 on Friday Night SmackDown. The quarterfinals took place on May 13 and May 17, with the Semifinals taking place on May 20 and May 24.
Where is the WWE King and Queen of the Ring being held?
WWE King and Queen of the Ring will be held at the Jeddah Superdome, the world’s largest pillarless Superdome.
The much-anticipated event is the latest in the line-up of WWE events that have taken place in the emerging hub for international wrestling, Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Season recently played host to sell-out editions of WWE Crown Jewel and several other events featuring international superstars such as Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre and Seth “Freakin” Rollins.
When is the WWE King and Queen of the Ring?
WWE King and Queen of the Ring is taking place on Saturday May 25, and is scheduled to begin from 8pm (local time).
Watch WWE King and Queen of the Ring live across the region on MBC’s Shahid – the only place to catch all the action with Arabic commentary.
Who is on the match card for WWE King and Queen of the Ring?
WWE King and Queen of the Ring is set to be headlined by Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul in a Championship vs. Championship match. Rhodes will be mounting a defence of his new Undisputed WWE Championship after he solidified his reign at WWE Backlash: France.
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Logan Paul
- Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed (Triple Threat Match)
- WWE Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- King of the Ring final
- Queen of the Ring final
Who were the previous five winners of The King of the Ring tournament?
- 2021: Xavier Woods def. Finn Balor
- 2019: Baron Corbin def. Chad Gable
- 2015: Bad News Barrett def. Neville
- 2010: Sheamus def. John Morrison
- 2008: William Regal def. CM Punk
Who were the previous winners of the Queen’s Crown Tournament?
- 2021: Zelina Vega def. Doudrop
Will SmackDown be televised live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
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Ahead of WWE King and Queen of the Ring, SmackDown will also take place at the Jeddah Superdome on Friday May 24 from 8pm (local time), marking the first time that SmackDown will be broadcast live from Saudi Arabia.
Watch WWE SmackDown live via MBC’s Shahid. It will also be televised on the same day with Arabic subtitles on MBC Action.
Are tickets still available for SmackDown and WWE King and Queen of The Ring?
Yes, tickets for WWE King and Queen of The Ring are still available on the WeBook platform. The price starts from SAR70, with Platinum seats costing SAR500, VIP seats costing SAR800, and VVIP seats costing SAR1,200.
Tickets for SmackDown are also still available on the WeBook platform, with prices ranging from SAR45 and SAR50 to SAR250 for Platinum, SAR500 for VIP, and SAR800 for VVIP.
All ticket holders will have access to WWE fan village.
SmackDown, May 24 & WWE King and Queen of The Ring , May 25, Jeddah Superdome. Gates open at 5pm on both days.
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