WWE's first-ever installment of King and Queen of the Ring was a successful show both in terms of its above-average in-ring action and its effectiveness in setting the stage for an exciting summer season on Raw and SmackDown. Liv Morgan stealing the Women's World champion from Becky Lynch was the most newsworthy development of the night, specifically the fashion in which she did so. Not only is Morgan finally holding singles gold again, the uncertainty of her current relationship with Dominik Mysterio creates a strong cliffhanger going forward.
A new King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring were crowned in Gunther and Nia Jax, respectively. They've officially punched their tickets to SumemrSlam, where they'll contend for top titles and potentially take the next step in their ascent up the card. Sami Zayn also managed to retain his Intercontinental Championship in an excellent outing with Bronson Reed and Chad Gable, though his bad blood with Zayn shouldn't be over just yet.
From the future of certain factions and Jax being ready to reclaim a world championship, these are the hottest takes from the King and Queen of the Ring 2024 card. Nia Jax has undoubtedly been doing the best work of her entire WWE career since returning to the company in September 2023. Her run on Raw consisted of quality matches with Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley.
She was booked in dominant fashion and only lost when it mattered most. Since arriving on SmackDown in the 2024 WWE Draft, she's gone undefeated an.