The 2024 Queen & King of the Ring in Saudi Arabia was a newsworthy event throughout the show. We saw many unexpected moments, but we already knew a new queen would be crowned. Now, Nia Jax is the new Queen of WWE.
The winner of the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament is guaranteed a match at SummerSlam against the champion on their respective brand. That gave Lyra Valkyria and Nia Jax even more to fight for.
The finals of the Queen of the Ring was certainly a David vs Goliath match for the women’s division. Lyra fought on, as she took a ton of punishment from the Irresistible Force.
In the end, Nia Jax’s force was just too much for Lyra, and she secured a clean pinfall. To her credit, Valkyria put up an incredible fight, as Corey Graves and Michael Cole sang her praises after the match. Now, Jax will take on Bayley in Cleveland at SummerSlam, provided the former Hugger maintains her championship status.
WHAT A FINISH WTF ?
NIA JAX IS YOUR QUEEN OF THE RING #WWEKingAndQueen pic.twitter.com/877LXoMcu1
— s?? (@skyblonded) May 25, 2024
After the match, Triple H got in the ring with the Queen of the Ring crown, and he placed it on Jax’s head. This was followed by a heel promo from new queen.
Triple H le otorga la corona de Reina a Nia Jax de manera muy emotiva. Y Michael Cole recordando lo mal que lo ha pasado Nia estos años. #WWEKingAndQueen pic.twitter.com/1QdT0IVXJb
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) May 25, 2024
Lyra Valkyria, a former NXT Women’s Champion who took the title from Becky Lynch, was recently drafted to RAW as part of the 2024 WWE Draft. She is new to the main roster and quickly rising with this opportunity.
Nia Jax, was released from WWE in 2021, but she returned when Triple H took over creative control. She has steadily worked her way back up the roster with strong booking. Her imposing presence was evident when she told Bayley to prepare her WWE Women’s Title for SummerSlam.
Queen of the Ring Quarterfinals:
- Iyo Sky defeated Shayna Baszler
- Lyra Valkyria defeated Zoey Stark
- Jade Cargill lost to Nia Jax via DQ
- Bianca Belair defeated Tiffany Stratton
Queen of the Ring Semifinals:
Nia Jax defeated Bianca Belair
Lyra Valkyria beat IYO Sky
Queen of the Ring Finals:
Nia Jax defeated Lyra Valkyria
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