WWE Unveils 16-Wrestler King and Queen Brackets, Sets June 27 Finals in Riyadh
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Updated · POST Wrestling · May 31
WWE Unveils 16-Wrestler King and Queen Brackets, Sets June 27 Finals in Riyadh
12 articles · Updated · POST Wrestling · May 31
WWE revealed the full 2026 King and Queen of the Ring fields on the Clash in Italy post-show, with 16 competitors in each tournament and first-round winners advancing straight to the semifinals.
Monday's Raw will open the King of the Ring action with Penta, Oba Femi, Solo Sikoa and Carmelo Hayes in a Fatal Four-Way, the first confirmed match of the tournaments.
The men's bracket also includes Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker, Seth Rollins, Jey Uso and LA Knight, while the women's field features Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill, IYO SKY and Bayley.
June 27's Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the finals, with the winners earning title shots at SummerSlam.
With NXT stars flooding the bracket, is WWE's youth movement ready to crown a new king over established veterans?
How does WWE’s global streaming strategy on Netflix influence who will be crowned the next King and Queen?