WWE is getting down to business one night after a successful WWE Backlash 2024. Notably, the WWE superstars have returned to the US after a trip to Lyon, France. The opening round of the kings and queens has already commenced on May 6. All the round-one matches have been official, with no major changes this time.
Jey Uso vs. Finn Balor, King of the Rings Opening Round Game
Notably, Balor had a great early advantage, but Jey Uso hit an uppercut. The two men rolled on the mat before Balor hit a basement dropkick. Later, Jey Uso dumps Finn Balor to the outside.
IYO SKY vs. Natalya, Queen of the Ring Opening Round Game
Natalya used her ground skills early, rolling into a leglock. However, she went to the sharpshooter, but IYO found her. IYO later went on for a moonsault, but Natalya moved out of the way. Natalya landed Superplex, but Sky got her shoulder up. IYO locked in a submission, but later Natalya powered out and went for a roll-through pin.
WWE Results on May 6, 2024
- Jey Uso def. Finn Balor | WWE King of the Ring, Round 1
- Iyo Sky vs. Natalya | WWE Queen of the Ring, Round 1
- Ilja Dragunov def. Ricochet | WWE King of the Ring, Round 1
- Zoey Stark def. Ivy Nile | WWE King of the Ring, Round 1
- Bronson Reed vs. Chad Gable Ends in a No Contest
- Lyra Valkyria def. Dakota Kai | Queen of the Ring, Round 1
- GUNTHER def. Sheamus | King of the Ring, Round 1
WWE Raw Ratings
- April 29, 2024 | 1.683 million
- April 22, 2024 | 1.597 million
- April 15, 2024 | 1.807 million
- April 8, 2024 | 2.362 million
- April 1, 2024 | 1.784 million
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