The stage is set for a significant edition of WWE RAW, broadcast live from the PHX Arena in Phoenix, as the night will feature the start of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. The evening’s card is also bolstered by a major championship contest, with Jey Uso defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther in the main event.
Ahead of the broadcast, WWE RAW General Manager Adam Pearce confirmed that the opening round of both tournaments would commence with a pair of high-stakes Fatal Four-Way matches. The announcement adds a layer of unpredictability to the prestigious tournaments.
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In the first qualifying match for the Queen of the Ring tournament, a compelling encounter is scheduled between four top competitors. Rhea Ripley is set to face her long-standing rival Liv Morgan, the recently returned Kairi Sane, and RAW’s newest roster addition, Roxanne Perez.
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The men’s King of the Ring tournament will kick off with an equally stacked bout. The match will see WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, fresh off his rivalry, go up against Penta, Bron Breakker, and Sami Zayn for a spot in the next round. Adding to a busy night for some participants, Zayn also teamed with Jey Uso to defeat Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker by disqualification.
In a video statement, Adam Pearce detailed the kickoff plans for the evening.
Preparations are underway right now in the PHX Arena for Monday Night Raw tonight, where we kick off the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments with two Fatal Four-Way Matches. On the women’s side, Liv Morgan takes on Kairi Sane, Roxanne Perez, and Rhea Ripley. On the men’s side, ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio takes on Sami Zayn, Bron Breaker, and Penta.
The episode was further amplified by the presence of several major stars. John Cena made a special appearance, and Nikki Bella returned to WWE programming for the first time since the Royal Rumble to deliver a message to the audience. With Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins also on hand, his presence adds a variable to the World Heavyweight Championship clash. Other notable results from the show included a victory for Kairi Sane over Raquel Rodriguez and another win for El Grande Americano.
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