A former WWE tradition returns when WWE heads to Saudi Arabia for its King and Queen of the Ring event on May 25.
It is a continuation of WWE’s partnership with the Ministry of Sport, which started in 2018 and comprises a 10-year strategic multi-platform partnership. The King of the Ring is showcased as a single entity for the first time since 2015 and is the first to air on PPV since 2002.
The “King of the Ring” concept debuted in 1985 and was a staple of the 90s before being used sporadically in the late 2000s. It would go from one-night tournament PPV events to being featured on RAW or SmackDown. The last tournament was in 2021, which also featured the first women’s tournament. It is known to elevate the careers of wrestlers, with winners including Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Owen Hart, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Who will leave Saudi Arabia with a crown, staff and the throne?
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Other matches on the card include Becky Lynch defending the Women’s World Title against Liv Morgan. Also, Sami Zayn defends the WWE Intercontinental Title against former friend Chad Gable and Bronson Reed.
The Sporting News provides what you need to know about the event, from time, channel, price, card, and more.
When is WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024?
The King and Queen of the Ring event begins at 12 p.m. ET on May 25. The pre-show begins around 11 a.m. ET. Here’s how that translates to different timezones globally:
| Region | Date | Pre-Show Start Time | Main Card Start Time |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 25 | 11 a.m. ET | 12 p.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 25 | 8 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, May 25 | 4 p.m. BST | 5 p.m. BST |
| Saudi Arabia | Saturday, May 25 | 6 p.m. AST | 7 p.m. AST |
| India | Saturday, May 25 | 8:30 p.m. IST | 9:30 p.m. IST |
| Australia | Sunday, May 26 | 1 a.m. AEST | 2 a.m. AEST |
How to watch WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| UK and Ireland | — | WWE Network |
| Australia | — | Foxtel/Kayo & Binge |
The King and Queen of the Ring event will be available on pay-per-view or via Peacock for fans in the U.S. Outside the U.S., the event is available on the WWE Network.
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In Australia, King and Queen of the Ring is available via Foxtel/Kayo & Binge.
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WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 price: How much does WWE event cost?
- A Peacock Premium subscription costs $5.99 a month.
- Subscribing to the WWE Network costs $9.99 a month.
- Subscribing to Binge in Australia starts at $10 AUD a month.
Where is WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024?
The event is in the Jeddah SuperDome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The building can hold up to 40,000 people.
Betting odds for WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024
Betting odds are not yet available for this event.
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WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 fight card
- Gunther vs. TBA in the King of the Ring tournament final
- Lyra Valkyria vs. TBA in the Queen of the Ring tournament final
- Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul for the Undisputed WWE Title
- Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Title
- Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed for the WWE Intercontinental Title
WWE King of the Ring Tournament History
| Year | Winner |
| 1985 | Don Muraco |
| 1986 | Harley Race |
| 1987 | “Macho Man” Randy Savage |
| 1988 | Ted DiBiase |
| 1989 | Tito Santana |
| 1991 | Bret Hart |
| 1993 | Bret Hart |
| 1994 | Owen Hart |
| 1995 | Mabel |
| 1996 | “Stone Cold” Steve Austin |
| 1997 | Hunter Hearst Helmsley |
| 1998 | Ken Shamrock |
| 1999 | Billy Gunn |
| 2000 | Kurt Angle |
| 2001 | Edge |
| 2002 | Brock Lesnar |
| 2006 | Booker T |
| 2008 | William Regal |
| 2010 | Sheamus |
| 2015 | Bad News Barrett |
| 2019 | Baron Corbin |
| 2021 | Xavier Woods |
WWE Queen of the Ring Tournament History
| Year | Winner |
| 2021 | Zelina Vega |