WWE 2024: EVOLUTION OF ENTERTAINMENT

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WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
CODY RHODES(C) VS LA KNIGHT VS SOLO SIKOA
At WrestleMania XL, the “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes defeated the then WWE Champion “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns to become the new champion. At the same event the “Modern Day Megastar” LA Knight won a fatal four way match to become the number one contender to the title.

Then at the Backlash: France premium live event Rhodes teamed with both Randy Orton and LA Knight to face the Bloodline. Due to a miscommunication between the duo of Rhodes and Knight would lead to Solo Sikoa pinning Knight. Knight would take to the ring and called out Rhodes to tell him he would see him at Royalty of the Ring.

Sikoa went to SD GM Nick Aldis and stated his case of beating the number one contender to be added to the match which Aldis agreed. ​

 

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2024 KING OF THE RING FINAL
GUNTHER VS RANDY ORTON
2024 would see the return of both the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Where the winners would earn a shot at either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship(Men’s). And either the WWE Women’s or Women’s World Championship(Women’s) at Summerslam.

The “Ring General” Gunther from Monday Night RAW would defeat WWE ICC Chad Gable, Sheamus and Jey Uso to earn his spot in the final. While on the Smackdown side of things Randy Orton beat WWE USC Santos Escobar, Shinsuke Nakamura and Kevin Owens to earn his spot in the final.

The match Gunther versus Randy Orton was made official for the WWE Royalty of the Ring PLE.​

 

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2024 QUEEN OF THE RING FINAL
BECKY LYNCH VS BLAIR DAVENPORT
The 2024 return edition of the Queen of the Ring tournament was just as exciting and action packed as the King of the Ring tournament. The winner of the tournament would earn themselves a shot at either the Women’s World or WWE Women’s Championship at the biggest party of the summer aka Summerslam.

On the Monday Night RAW side of the tournament, Becky Lynch beat Liv Morgan, Iyo Sky and Lyra Valkyria to earn herself a spot in the final. Meanwhile on the Smackdown side of the tournament, blue brand newcomer, Blair Davenport would defeat the trio of Piper Nivern, Tegan Nox and Naomi to make the final official.

It was confirmed that it would be Becky Lynch VS Blair Davenport at WWE Royalty of the Ring.​

 

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
DAMIAN PRIEST(C) VS CM PUNK
At WrestleMania XL the then Mr MITB Damian Priest cashed in his contract to enter a previously one on one match between then WHC Seth “Freakin” Rollins and Kofi Kingston. He would go onto win both the match and more importantly the title.

The same event saw Cm Punk face both Drew McIntyre and Shinsuke Nakamura in a triple threat to crown a number one contender to the title. When Punk won and after Priest successfully retained the title against Rollins at Backlash.

RAW GM Adam Pearce announced Punk VS Priest for the title at Royalty of the Ring.​

 

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WWE.COM EXCLUSIVE
The company has decided to retire and vacate the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. It will be revealed what the plans for the now former champions, Dawn of Fyre shortly​

 

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WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
BAYLEY(C) VS ALBA FYRE VS ISLA DAWN
As a result of the company’s decision to retire the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Many members of the WWE Universe were left wondering what that meant for the now former champions Dawn of Fyre going forward.

SD GM Nick Aldis has revealed that as a sort of consolation prize both Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn would challenge Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship at the WWE Royalty of the Ring PLE.​

 

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MIDCARD MAYHEM
CHAD GABLE(C) VS BRONSON REED - WWE ICC
SANTOS ESCOBAR(C) VS AJ STYLES - WWE USC

The final two matches announced for the WWE Royalty of the Ring premium live event regarded both the WWE Intercontinental and WWE United States Championships.

As RAW GM Adam Pearce announced that Chad Gable(c) would defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Bronson Reed at the event.

Meanwhile SD GM Nick Aldis announced Santos Escobar(c) VS AJ Styles for the WWE US Championship.​

 

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WWE ROYALTY OF THE RING

World Heavyweight Championship
Damian Priest with TJD(c) VS Cm Punk

WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes VS LA Knight VS Solo Sikoa

2024 King of the Ring Final
Gunther VS Randy Orton

2024 Queen of the Ring Final
Becky Lynch VS Blair Davenport

WWE Intercontinental Championship
Chad Gable with Alpha Academy(c) VS Bronson Reed

WWE Women's Championship
Bayley(c) VS Alba Fyre VS Isla Dawn

WWE United States Championship
Santos Escobar with LDF(c) VS AJ Styles ​

 

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WWE ROYALTY OF THE RING
Santos Escobar with LDF(c) beat AJ Styles via Phantom Driver - WWE USC
A recap of the events of the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament aired
Blair Davenport beat Becky Lynch via Davenport Destruction aka V-Trigger to win the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament
Backstage a split screen showed WWE Women’s Champion Bayley(c), Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn preparing for their match.
Chad Gable with Alpha Academy(c) beat Bronson Reed via the Gable Lock to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship
Backstage a split screen showed World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest(c) and the Judgment Day and Cm Punk preparing for their match.
Bayley(c) beat Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn via the Rose Plant on Fyre to retain the WWE Women’s Championship
A recap of the events of the 2024 King of the Ring tournament aired
Gunther beat Randy Orton via the Last Symphony to win the 2024 King of the Ring tournament.
Backstage a split screen showed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes(c), LA Knight and Solo Sikoa with the Bloodline preparing for their match.
Damian Priest with TJD(c) beat Cm Punk via the Razor’s Edge to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
Backstage NXT Battleground was hyped up in a video package.
Cody Rhodes(c) beat LA Knight and Solo Sikoa with the Bloodline to retain the WWE Championship. The “American Nightmare” pinned Knight with Cross Rhodes.
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WWE ROYALTY OF THE RING
RESULTS

Santos Escobar with LDF(c) beat AJ Styles​	WWE US Championship​
Blair Davenport beat Becky Lynch ​	2024 QOTR Final ​
Chad Gable with AA(c) beat Bronson Reed​	WWE Intercontinental Championship​
Bayley(c) beat Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn​	WWE Women’s Championship​
Gunther beat Randy Orton ​	2024 KOTR Final ​
Damian Priest with TJD(c) beat Cm Punk​	World Heavyweight Championship​
Cody Rhodes(c) beat LA Knight & Solo Sikoa with TBL ​	WWE Championship​

 

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NXT CHAMPIONSHIP + DRAGUNOV’S FINAL NXT MATCH
ILJA DRAGUNOV(C) VS TRICK WILLIAMS
The first match announced for the NXT Battleground premium live event was a one on one men’s division match. For the brand’s top prize for male superstars the NXT Championship.

At the NXT Stand & Deliver PLE, Trick Willaims sent Carmelo Hayes packing and also earned a shot at the NXT Championship. In the 2024 WWE Draft, NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov(c) was drafted to Monday Night RAW.

Wanting to be a fighting champion rather than just vacating the title, Dragunov stated he would be honored that his last match in NXT would be against Williams.​

 

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NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
CORA JADE(C) VS ROXANNE PEREZ
The duo of the current reigning and defending NXT Women’s Champion Cora Jade(c) and the challenger Roxanne Perez have had history since both women began with the company.

On an episode of NXT, Perez challenged Jade to a title match but she declined. Which resulted in NXT GM Ava to make it a Championship Eliminator match.

When it was all said and done Perez was able to get the win and earn a title match, which was confirmed for NXT Battleground.​

 

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NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP - ELIMINATION
OBA FEMI(C) VS JOSH BRIGGS VS KEANU CARVER
NXT GM Ava announced that the NXT North American Championship currently around the waist of Oba Femi would be on the line at Battleground. In a triple threat elimination match which would feature Femi and two challengers, the first the “Outlaw” Josh Briggs and the second Keanu Carver.


NUMBER ONE CONTENDER - NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP - IRON SURVIVOR CHALLENGE
FALLON HENLEY VS GIGI DOLIN VS JACY JAYNE VS
NIKKITA LYONS VS SOL RUCA
NXT GM Ava took to the ring on an episode of NXT to announce that the next challenger for the NXT Women’s Championship would be decided at NXT Battleground. In a women's Iron Survivor Challenge which would consist of Fallon Henley, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, Nikkita Lyons and Sol Ruca.


NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
SUPERSONIC DUO(C) VS INSANITY COMPLEX
The last match announced for the NXT Battleground premium live event was a men’s division tag team match. For the NXT Tag Team Championship, between the reigning champions Axiom & Nathan Frazer aka the Supersonic Duo(c). And the challengers? The duo of Ridge Holland and Shawn Spears which would be known as the Insanity Complex ​

 

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NXT BATTLEGROUND

NXT Championship - Dragunov's Last NXT Match
Ilja Dragunov(c) VS Trick Williams

NXT Women's Championship
Cora Jade(c) VS Roxanne Perez

NXT North American Championship - Elimination Rules
Oba Femi(c) VS Josh Briggs VS Keanu Carver

NXT Tag Team Championship
Supersonic Duo(c) VS Insanity Complex

Number One Contender - NXT Women's Championship - Iron Survivor
Fallon Henley VS Gigi Dolin VS Jacy Jayne VS Nikkita Lyons VS Sol Ruca

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NXT BATTLEGROUND
Nikkita Lyons beat Fallon Henley, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne and Sol Ruca in an Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge to Become the N1C to the NXT Women’s Championship.
Backstage WWE Clash at the Castle II: Scotland was hyped up in a video package.
Insanity Complex beat the Supersonic Duo(c) via Shawn Spears hitting the C4 on Axiom to capture the NXT Tag Team Championship
Backstage pre-recorded promos from NXT NA Champion Oba Femi(c), Josh Briggs and Keanu Carver aired.
The “Outlaw” Josh Briggs beat Oba Femi(c) and Keanu Carver in a Triple Threat elimination match to become the NXT NA Champion. Carver got the better of Femi and then Briggs got rid of him.
Backstage a split screen showed NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov(c) and Trick Williams preparing for their match.
Cora Jade(c) beat Roxanne Perez via Fade to Jade to Retain the NXT Women’s Championship
A recap video of the event so far aired.
Trick Williams beat Ilja Dragunov(c) via the Trick Shot to Capture the NXT Championship

QUICK RESULTS

Nikkita Lyons beat Fallon Henley, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne and Sol Ruca​	Number One Contender - NXT Women’s Championship - Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge ​
Insanity Complex beat Supersonic Duo(c) ​	NXT Tag Team Championship​
Josh Briggs beat Oba Femi(c) and Keanu Carver ​	NXT North American Championship - Elimination Rules ​
Cora Jade(c) beat Roxanne Perez​	NXT Women’s Championship​
Trick WIlliams beat Ilja Dragunov(c) ​	NXT Championship​