Excitement Builds for SmackDown's King & Queen of the Ring Go Home Episode

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24/05/2024 18h29

In an action-packed episode of SmackDown, fans were treated to a preview of the upcoming King & Queen of the Ring tournament finals and some intense showdowns between WWE superstars. Although the show was not aired live, spoilers became available for those eager to stay updated.

The episode, which took place at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia, featured thrilling semi-final matches in both the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Bianca Belair faced off against Nia Jax to determine who would advance to face Lyra Valkyria in the Queen of the Ring final. In an impressive display of power moves, Belair sold a knee injury but was unable to secure a victory. Jax seized the opportunity and delivered her signature Annihilator (Bonzai Drop) finisher, securing a pinfall victory and advancing to the finals.

As trainers tended to Belair's knee, Jax dismissed interviewer Kayla Braxton and sent a strong message to her opponent Valkyria. She expressed her determination to defeat Valkyria and become the champion, having already conquered the likes of Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley.

Meanwhile, tag team champions Austin Theory and Grayson Waller were seen discussing their plans backstage. The show also saw Bianca icing her injured knee when Tiffany Stratton, Candice LeRae, and Indi Hartwell taunted her for the loss. Jade Cargill stepped in to defend her partner, leading to a confrontation that may result in a match against LeRae and Hartwell.

In another segment, LA Knight was introduced as a guest by Austin Theory, but it was Carmelo Hayes who appeared instead. Hayes boasted about his previous accomplishments, with Theory reminding everyone of his victory over Hayes on a previous SmackDown episode. Grayson Waller joined in, claiming to be a superior guest. The exchange escalated into verbal jabs at Bobby Lashley and finally culminated in Knight storming into the ring, destroying the talk show set, and warning his rivals of his dominance.

The show also featured an encounter between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, hinting at a potential match at SummerSlam. Additionally, a clip from the previous day's Kickoff event was shown, highlighting the tension between Logan Paul and Cody Rhodes.

In the Women's division, WWE Women's champion Bayley faced off against Chelsea Green, emerging victorious with her signature Roseplant move. However, her celebration was cut short when she was attacked by Piper Niven, possibly foreshadowing a title shot for Niven at Clash at the Castle in Glasgow next month.

As the excitement builds for SummerSlam and the King & Queen of the Ring finals, fans can't help but anticipate the thrilling matches and rivalries that await them.

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