The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are officially back, and WWE has revealed the full brackets for this year’s competition. Both tournaments will feature 16 competitors each, with the winners earning championship opportunities at SummerSlam (August 1–2).
King of the Ring Highlights
Opening Round (June 1, Raw): Intercontinental Champion Penta, Oba Femi, Solo Sikoa, and Carmelo Hayes square off in a fatal four‑way.
Other First‑Round Matches:
AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio vs. US Champion Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest vs. Bron Breakker
Seth Rollins vs. Je’von Evans vs. Talla Tonga vs. Ricky Saints
Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Royce Keys vs. Finn Balor
The tournament will culminate at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 27.
Queen of the Ring Highlights
Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan enters with the goal of “taking it all” at SummerSlam. She faces Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, and Chelsea Green in the opening round.
Jade Cargill, last year’s Queen, returns to battle Sol Ruca, Charlotte Flair, and Lyra Valkyria.
Roxanne Perez (Judgment Day) takes on IYO SKY, Giulia, and Lash Legend.
Bayley vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Kiana James rounds out the bracket.
What’s at Stake?
WWE has confirmed that winners will receive title shots at SummerSlam, but the company notably omitted the word “world” when describing the championship opportunities. That leaves fans speculating about exactly which belts will be on the line.
Final Word
With stacked brackets and SummerSlam implications, the 2026 King & Queen of the Ring tournaments promise high drama and unforgettable matches. From legends like Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch to rising stars like Sol Ruca and Je’von Evans, this year’s lineup is a perfect mix of established names and fresh faces.
