WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024: Nia Jax and Gunther Crowned, Title Matches Set for SummerSlam
Nia Jax and Gunther Crowned King and Queen of the Ring
WWE's King and Queen of the Ring 2024 event saw Nia Jax and Gunther emerge victorious in their respective tournaments. Jax defeated Lyra Valkyria in the women's finals, while Gunther bested Randy Orton in the men's finals.
Blockbuster SummerSlam Matches Announced
As winners, Jax and Gunther earned world title matches at this year's SummerSlam. These highly anticipated bouts will take place over two months from now, adding to the excitement for WWE’s summer spectacle.
Liv Morgan Captures Women’s World Championship
Liv Morgan claimed her first women's world title in five years by defeating Becky Lynch. This victory, albeit controversial, marks a significant milestone in Morgan's career.
Sami Zayn Retains Intercontinental Championship
Sami Zayn retained his Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat match against Bronson Reed and Chad Gable. The match saw Gable’s stablemate Otis accidentally cost him the title, hinting at a possible new storyline for Gable.
Cody Rhodes Retains Universal Championship
Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Universal Championship against Logan Paul. The main event lived up to its hype, with Rhodes finishing Paul with a Cross Rhodes.
Full Results
Liv Morgan defeated Becky Lynch to win the Women’s World Championship
Sami Zayn defeated Bronson Reed and Chad Gable to retain the Intercontinental Title
Nia Jax won the Queen of the Ring tournament by beating Lyra Valkyria
Gunther won the King of the Ring tournament by defeating Randy Orton
Cody Rhodes beat Logan Paul to retain the Universal Championship
Highlights and Key Takeaways
Liv Morgan’s Victory and Potential Heel Turn
Liv Morgan’s victory over Becky Lynch was marred by interference from Dominik Mysterio, sparking rumors of a potential alliance between Morgan and Mysterio. This storyline development points towards a heel turn for Morgan.
Chad Gable’s New Direction
After another failed attempt to win the Intercontinental Championship, Chad Gable seems poised to move on from his feud with Sami Zayn. Speculation suggests Gable will form a new heel faction with the Creed Brothers.
Nia Jax vs. Bayley Likely for SummerSlam
With her Queen of the Ring win, Nia Jax is set to challenge Bayley for the Women’s Championship at SummerSlam. This match promises to revitalize Jax's career and offer Bayley a formidable opponent.
Gunther’s Path to the Top
Gunther’s victory over Randy Orton not only crowned him King of the Ring but also set him up for a world title match at SummerSlam. This win helps reestablish Gunther as a top contender following his recent Intercontinental title loss.
Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest at Clash at the Castle
Triple H announced that Drew McIntyre, now cleared to wrestle, will challenge Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship at Clash at the Castle in Glasgow, Scotland.
Cody Rhodes’ Next Challenger
While Cody Rhodes retained his Universal Championship against Logan Paul, his next challenger remains uncertain. With Gunther set to challenge Raw’s champion, SmackDown needs to find a new contender for Rhodes.
