The anticipated brackets for WWE’s illustrious King and Queen of the Ring tournaments have been disclosed for the RAW brand.
During the May 6 episode of WWE RAW, the wrestling giant unveiled which superstars would clash on the RAW side of the upcoming tournaments.
For the Men’s Tournament, the RAW bracket includes:
- Gunther versus Sheamus
- Kofi Kingston taking on Rey Mysterio
- Ilja Dragunov facing Ricochet
- Jey Uso competing against Finn Balor
Originally slated was Drew McIntyre against Finn Balor, but McIntyre’s non-clearance for physical competition led to Uso stepping in his place.
Remarkably, the Kingston vs. Mysterio bout is scheduled to unfold at a non-televised WWE live event.
Turning to the Women’s Tournament RAW bracket, the lineup is:
- Shayna Baszler battling Zelina Vega
- IYO SKY versus Natalya
- Asuka going head-to-head with Lyra Valkyria
- Ivy Nile throwing down with Zoey Stark
The face-off between Baszler and Vega is also booked to occur at a WWE live event.
While the RAW brackets have been set, details on the SmackDown competitors remain under wraps. Further updates will ensue on the May 10 airing of WWE SmackDown. Fans can anticipate the tournament’s culmination at the WWE King and Queen of the Ring event on May 25.
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FAQ Section
Why was Drew McIntyre replaced by Jey Uso?
Drew McIntyre was not medically cleared to compete in his first-round match against Finn Balor, leading to Jey Uso taking his spot in the tournament.
Will the Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio match be televised?
No, Kofi Kingston’s match against Rey Mysterio is scheduled for a WWE live event and will not be broadcast on television.
When are the tournament finalists expected to compete?
The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will culminate at the WWE King and Queen of the Ring event on May 25.
Where can I see the SmackDown brackets?
The SmackDown brackets had not been announced at the time of this writing, with more details to be revealed on the May 10 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Where are the RAW tournament brackets announced?
The brackets for the RAW side of both tournaments were announced during the May 6 episode of WWE RAW.
Conclusion
The King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments have long stood as a hallmark of WWE programming, pitting talented superstars against each other in a battle for supremacy. With the recent reveal of the RAW brackets, anticipation is mounting as fans eagerly await the unfolding of these storied competitions. Although some matches are set for live events away from the TV cameras, the high-stakes nature of the tournament ensures that every match is crucial. As the road to May 25 proceeds, the WWE Universe will be watching closely to see which superstars will emerge as royalty in the wrestling world.