In an electrifying edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC, hosted the semifinals of the King and Queen of the Ring 2024 tournaments and a high-stakes championship match. As the final stop before the King and Queen of the Ring 2024 PLE in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the night was filled with intense action and surprising outcomes.
The King of the Ring 2024 semifinals featured a hard-hitting bout between GUNTHER and Jey Uso. Both competitors showed incredible resilience, but it was GUNTHER who ultimately secured the victory, earning his spot in the finals. He will face the winner of Randy Orton vs. Tama Tonga, which is set to take place on Friday Night SmackDown.
### Queen of the Ring Semifinals: IYO SKY vs. Lyra Valkyria
The Queen of the Ring 2024 semifinals saw former WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY take on Lyra Valkyria. In a thrilling match, Lyra Valkyria emerged victorious, setting the stage for a final showdown against the winner of the Bianca Belair vs. Nia Jax match on May 25th in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The World Tag Team Championship was on the line as titleholders R-Truth and The Miz defended their belts against Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day. In a closely contested match, The Judgment Day’s underhanded tactics were on full display, but R-Truth and The Miz managed to retain their titles, much to the delight of the Greensboro crowd.
WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn squared off against Chad Gable in a non-title match. The bout was a fierce back-and-forth, with Zayn looking to gain momentum ahead of his title defense at the King and Queen of the Ring 2024 PLE. Despite the interference from Alpha Academy members, Chad Gable emerged victorious, pinning Zayn after a chaotic sequence of events.
– **Sami Zayn’s Promo:** Sami Zayn addressed the crowd, discussing his personal and professional issues with Chad Gable and Bronson Reed. Gable interrupted, leading to a heated exchange that set the tone for their match.
– **Bron Breakker’s Dominance:** Bron Breakker faced Kale Dixon in a match that was more of a statement than a contest. Breakker’s ruthless aggression led to a stoppage by the referee after multiple Spears.
– **Becky Lynch’s Pep Talk:** Before her semifinal match, Lyra Valkyria received some words of encouragement from Becky Lynch, adding an emotional layer to her victory over IYO SKY.
This episode of WWE Monday Night Raw delivered on all fronts, with thrilling matches and significant developments leading into the King and Queen of the Ring 2024 PLE. Fans are now eagerly anticipating the finals and the title defenses that promise to deliver unforgettable moments.
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