The WWE universe continues to rize with excitement following the WWE Backlash in France. The crowned new women’s tag team champions amidst thrilling matches. WWE RAW and SmackDown stars are now in contention for spots in the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournament qualifiers this week.
This week’s WWE RAW takes place at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, following the Backlash fallout and the start of the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament. The episode promises a lineup of captivating matches, including the first round of the tournament bouts.
- WWE Queen of the Ring first round matches:
- Zoey Stark vs. Ivy Nile
- Shayna Baszler vs. Zelina Vega
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Asuka
- IYO SKY vs. Natalya
- WWE King of the Ring first round matches:
- Drew McIntyre vs. Finn Balor
- Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio
- Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov
- Gunther vs. Sheamus
WWE RAW features eight intense matches to determine qualifiers for the King and Queen of the Ring tournament. The tournament boasts a stacked lineup of superstars from the red brand. It’s intriguing to see who will advance to the second round.
At WWE Backlash, World Heavyweight Champion Damien Priest successfully defended his title against Jey Uso, who has won the championship a number of times. Due to interference from members of The Judgment Day, specifically Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, Priest managed to retain his title. However, after the match, Priest pushed Balor and McDonagh, who had attacked Jey Uso, reiterating his stance of not wanting help from The Judgment Day.
