Airing live from the Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, WWE SmackDown presented the final build to WWE King and Queen of the Ring.
The remaining semifinal matches of each of the tournaments took place on the show with Randy Orton, Tama Tonga, Nia Jax and Bianca Belair all looking to secure the accolade for the first time in their careers and also receive a World Title match at SummerSlam. Additionally, Women’s Champion Bayley was in action against Chelsea Green.
The Following Results Took Place On WWE SmackDown:
- Nia Jax defeated Bayley to advance to the Queen of the Ring finals. Lyra Valkyria watched on from the front row
- Grayson Waller and Austin Theory were introduced for The Grayson Waller Effect. Interrupted by Carmelo Hayes, the trio looked to form an alliance before being interrupted by LA Knight, who received a great reception. Knight insulted all 3 before being attacked and then saved by The Street Profits.
- LA Knight and The Street Profits defeated A-Town Down Under and Carmelo Hayes
- Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul met for one final face-to-face before their Undisputed Championship match. Despite Paul surrendering his brass knuckles earlier in the day it was revealed that he had another pair. Rhodes vowed to expose Paul for the fraud that he is at King and Queen of the Ring
- Bayley defeated Chelsea Green. After the bell, Piper Niven attacked Bayley
- AJ Styles met General Manager Nick Aldis in his office. Styles asked Aldis for another shot at the Undisputed Championship but was denied.
- It was announced that Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair will defend the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae on the pre-show
- Randy Orton defeated Tama Tonga to advance to the King of the Ring finals. Gunther watched on from the front row. Solo Sikoa attacked Orton after the bell but Kevin Owens made the save.
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