As the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments kicked off on “WWE Raw,” the full lineup for the premium live event (PLE) in Saudi Arabia began to take shape, with two high-profile title matches officially announced. Sami Zayn is set to defend his Intercontinental Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Chad Gable and Bronson Reed, while WWE Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch will defend her title against Liv Morgan.
Zayn’s Triple Threat Defense
Sami Zayn’s Intercontinental Championship defense is poised to be a thrilling contest. The Triple Threat Match against Chad Gable and Bronson Reed brings together three competitors with a history of intense competition. Gable previously challenged GUNTHER during his record-setting Intercontinental Championship reign, even defeating him via countout in August 2023 before ultimately losing to him a few weeks later. Gable then turned his attention to Zayn, who defeated him on “Raw” in April, but the post-match attack by Gable set the stage for their current rivalry.
Bronson Reed is also no stranger to the Intercontinental Championship scene. He faced GUNTHER in October 2023, coming up short, and later lost by disqualification in another encounter thanks to an interfering Gable. This Triple Threat Match brings a mix of styles and fierce rivalries, with Zayn’s championship reign facing its toughest test yet.
Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan for the WWE Women’s World Championship
Becky Lynch’s title defense against Liv Morgan has been brewing for some time. Morgan credited herself for taking out former Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, leading her to tell Lynch, “You’re welcome.” She also pointed out that Lynch has never beaten her, despite Morgan’s 0-4 record against “The Man.” Two of those losses came in matches for what was then the “Raw” Women’s Championship. This new challenge for the WWE Women’s World Championship will give Morgan another opportunity to make her mark.
Their rivalry took a dramatic turn when Damage CTRL interrupted their exchange, surrounding Lynch and Morgan. Morgan, opting for self-preservation, bailed, leaving Lynch to fend for herself. As she retreated, Morgan dismissed the situation, saying, “That’s not my problem.” This development left Lynch to handle Damage CTRL alone, but Lyra Valkyria stepped in to even the odds, setting the stage for her Queen of the Ring match with Damage CTRL member Dakota Kai.
With these two title matches added to the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, the PLE in Saudi Arabia is shaping up to be an exciting event, promising high-stakes matches and fierce rivalries.
