The WWE King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are returning in 2024. This is the first time since 2021 that WWE has held the prestigious tournament. The 2024 edition will see the finals take place at a premium live event from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on May 25.
Many of WWE's biggest superstars have won King of the Ring tournaments since the tournament's inception in 1985. Notably, Steve Austin's win in 1996 was one of the stepping stones to him becoming arguably the biggest star in WWE history. The 2021 winner and reigning King of the Ring is Xavier Woods, who is not participating in this year's tournament.
WWE has only held one Queen of the Ring tournament, which was won by Zelina Vega in 2021.
Paul "Triple H" Levesque announced on Thursday that the winners of both tournaments will earn world championship matches at SummerSlam on Aug. 3.
Those are not the only matches set for the card, of course, and we are already aware of three championship bouts set for the event. Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul headline the card in a champion vs. champion showdown for Rhodes' undisputed WWE title. Becky Lynch defends the women's world championship against Liv Morgan and Sami Zayn putting the intercontinental championship on the line in a triple-threat match with Bronson Reed and Chad Gable.
There are still many more bouts to be announced, but let's get to it and look at what we know -- and what we think -- will happen at King and Queen of the Ring, which streams live on Peaco*ck on May 25 beginning at noon ET.
Viewing information
Date:May 25
Location: Jeddah Superdome -- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Start time: Noon ET (countdown show starting at 11 a.m. ET)
Watch live:Peaco*ck
2024 King and Queen of the Ring matches
Undisputed WWE Championship -- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Logan Paul: It didn't take long after Backlash for Rhodes to find a new title challenger. Six days after Rhodes defended the undisputed WWE title against AJ Styles, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis revealed that Logan Paul was next at bat. Rhodes expressed interest in becoming a Grand Slam champion, suggesting both Rhodes' world championship and Paul's U.S. title will be at stake in Jeddah. That was the plan before Paul and his lawyers amended the contract so that only Rhodes' title would be on the line.
Women's World Championship -- Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan:Lynch won the title in a battle royal after Rhea Ripley was forced to vacate the title after suffering an injury. Morgan was directly responsible for that injury during a segment featuring Morgan assaulting Ripley backstage. That was part of the "Liv Morgan revenge tour," as Morgan put it. Lynch last eliminated Morgan in the battle royal, but Morgan hasn't taken her eyes off the prize -- or Lynch -- in looking to continue her comeback from injury and march to a world title.
Intercontinental Championship -- Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed:Reed feels like something of an unnecessary inclusion in the match given Zayn and Gable have a hot story already cooking. After coming up short in his own bid to win the title from Gunther, Gable trained Zayn for WrestleMania 40, where Zayn won the title and ended Gunther's 666-day reign. Out of respect, Zayn gave Gable a shot at the title on Raw, successfully defending the title but causing Gable to snap and attack the champion after the match. Reed has been around both men and in singles matches featuring pairings of the three, there has been outside interference, leading to a triple-threat match.
King of the Ring finals -- Gunther vs. Randy Orton: Gunther advanced to the tournament finals by defeating Sheamus, Kofi Kingston and Jey Uso. Orton secured his spot by overcoming AJ Styles, Carmelo Hayes and Tama Tonga. Gunther and Orton have never been King of the Ring as they look to add another achievement to their long resumes.
Queen of the Ring finals -- Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia Jax: Recent main roster acquisition Valkyria made a surprising run to the finals by defeating Dakota Kai, Zoey Stark and former WWE women's champion Iyo Sky. Jax defeated Naomi in Round 1 before dispatching WWE women's tag team champions Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair in subsequent rounds. Saturday's winner will be only the second Queen of the Ring in WWE history.
FAQs
That leads right on into the PPV at 1 pm ET, which you can stream from a number of devices if you have a subscription to Peaco*ck in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. Here's the card for the show: WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Logan Paul.
What time do King and Queen of the Ring start? ›
The 2024 King and Queen of the Ring is Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. ET. The event will be taking place at 8 p.m. in Jeddah.
Where can I watch the King and Queen of the Ring? ›
WWE King and Queen of the Ring will stream on Peaco*ck in the U.S. Peaco*ck is the exclusive home for WWE PLEs, including Clash at the Castle, Money in the Bank, and SummerSlam. Peaco*ck offers two plans: Premium with ads for $6 per month and Premium Plus for $12 per month.
Where are King and Queen of the Ring in 2024? ›
The 2024 King and Queen of the Ring was a professional wrestling event produced by the American company WWE. It was the 12th King of the Ring event, but under a new name, and took place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Who won the king and queen of the ring in WWE? ›
Cody Rhodes retained his Undisputed WWE Title against United States Champion Logan Paul, Liv Morgan captured the Women's World Title from Becky Lynch, Gunther and Nia Jax became King and Queen of the Ring, respectively, Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn overcame Chad Gable and “Big” Bronson Reed, and WWE Women's Tag ...
Who is fighting in King and Queen of the Ring? ›
Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul headline the card in a champion vs. champion showdown for Rhodes' undisputed WWE title. Becky Lynch defends the women's world championship against Liv Morgan and Sami Zayn putting the intercontinental championship on the line in a triple-threat match with Bronson Reed and Chad Gable.
What time does WWE King and Queen of the Ring start in the UK? ›
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 takes place on Saturday 25th May. British fans can tune in from 5pm UK time to catch all of the action live.
When did King of the Ring start? ›
History. The King of the Ring tournament is a men's single-elimination tournament in which the winner is crowned the "King of the Ring". The tournament was established in 1985 by the then-World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and was held annually until 1991, with the exception of 1990.
What time does the Queen start working? ›
9:30AM: Ruling the day
Well, she actually (supposedly) puts in two hours of paperwork in the morning, so there you have it. I usually start my work day at 9:30AM as well, so no changes here—we're basically work twinsies. The Queen would also get briefed on global events.
What time is King and Queen of the Ring 2024 in India? ›
The event kicks off at 8 PM local time, translating to 10:30 PM IST on the same day (Saturday, May 25), and 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT / 5 PM GMT for viewers around the world.
For the majority of British history, there has been both a King and a Queen on the throne. The only times there haven't been bothare during the reigns of Queens Mary I, Elizabeth I, Mary II, Anne, Victoria and Elizabeth II. Video Player is loading. This is a modal window.
Where can I watch Kings and Queens? ›
You can watch Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story on Peaco*ck. Just sign up for a Peaco*ck Account and start streaming. View the full list of supported streaming devices.
How old is the queen in 2024? ›
HOW OLD IS THE QUEEN ? The Queen was born in 1926, she celebrated her 90th birthday in 2016. She will be 98 in 2024.
Why did they get rid of King of the Ring? ›
WWE removed the "King of the Ring" pay-per-view after 2002, as Brock Lesnar became the last man to win the tournament and would go on to defeat The Rock at SummerSlam. Following this, the tournament took place every couple of years and was downgraded to taking place on either Monday Night Raw or SmackDown.
What does the winner of The King of the Rings get? ›
The prize for winning the tournament is being crowned the "King of the Ring"; some wrestlers have incorporated this into their character, such as adorning king's attire and acting and speaking with a regal attitude.
What time does the WWE PLE start? ›
The PLE will get started at 2 p.m. ET and will air live on the Peaco*ck streaming service this Saturday (June 15). The countdown show will begin at 1 p.m. ET, and MMA Knockout on Sports Illustrated will be posting a live stream on the homepage before air time.
What time does WWE The Bump start? ›
#WWETheBump streams live every Wednesday at 1pm ET across @wwe social media and @peaco*ck!
Where can I watch the King of the Ring? ›
Download the Peaco*ck app and start streaming full episodes of King of the Ring. You can watch King of the Ring on Peaco*ck. Peaco*ck currently has 11 seasons of King of the Ring available for streaming.
Is King and Queen of the Ring a ple? ›
| May 6, 2024. WWE's next PLE will be the King and Queen of the Ring 2024 show, and there have been two title matches added. The May 6th episode of WWE Monday Night Raw featured a slew of opening round matches for both the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments.
