During Saturday’s WWE Backlash 2024 event in Lyon-Decines, France, WWE officially announced the full list of competitors and First Round matches for the RAW brand side of this year’s King and Queen of the Ring tournaments.
This year’s King and Queen of the Ring tournaments officially starts at this Monday’s WWE RAW show in Hartford, Connecticut.
In regards to the Queen of the Ring, it was announced that the RAW side of the tournament will be featuring Zoey Stark, Ivy Nile, Shanya Baszler, Zelina Vega, Lyra Valkyria, Asuka, IYO SKY, and Natayla.
The full list of First Round matches for Queen of the Ring 2024 for RAW were:
- Zoey Stark vs. Ivy Nile
- Shayna Baszler vs. Zelina Vega
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Asuka
- IYO SKY vs. Natalya
In regards to the King of the Ring, it was announced that the RAW side of the tournament will be featuring Drew McIntyre, Finn Balor, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio, Ricochet, Ilja Dragunov, Gunther, and Sheamus.
The full list of First Round matches for King of the Ring 2024 for RAW were:
- Drew McIntyre vs. Finn Balor
- Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio
- Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov
- Gunther vs. Sheamus
Who will seize their destiny and becoming the 2024 KING and QUEEN of the RING in WWE?
— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2024
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