The WWE Queen and King of the Ring tournaments will kick off following the upcoming Clash in Italy Premium Live Event. RAW, which will air from Inalpi Arena in Turin on June 1, will feature the first bouts of the prestigious competition.
Winners of the Queen and King of the Ring tournaments will likely receive world title shots at SummerSlam 2026. The finals are expected to take place at the Night of Champions Premium Live Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Over the years, the winners of the high-profile tournament have gone on to win world titles on many occasions. In 2025, Cody Rhodes became King of the Ring and dethroned John Cena as the Undisputed WWE Champion at The Biggest Party of the Summer.
Two years ago, Nia Jax reigned supreme in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. She later captured the Women’s Championship from Bayley at SummerSlam 2024. Going by the track record, the tournament has the potential to alter superstars’ careers.
WWE currently has a stacked roster with many top names. It’s hard for wrestlers to earn world title shots and cement their spots in the main event scene. However, the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments could help them achieve the goal.
Several superstars deserve to be in the Queen of the Ring Tournament this year after impressing fans and executives with their performances. That said, in this listicle, we will look at three superstars who must be featured in the high-stakes competition.
#3. WWE legend Bayley
Bayley is among the most experienced performers in the WWE women’s division today. She is a legend who never fails to deliver regardless of her spot on the card. However, over the past couple of years, her booking has been lackluster.
The Role Model was removed from the WrestleMania 41 match card to enable Becky Lynch to make her return. After the setback, she was involved in an uninteresting storyline with Lynch and Lyra Valkyria.
Despite being a makeshift tag team, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria have gained fans’ love and adulation over the past year. They have consistently produced stellar matches and segments. Unfortunately for the duo, they have yet to win the Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Given the tandem’s booking, they are unlikely to capture the championship anytime soon. Hence, The Role Model should shift her focus to the world title again.
Women’s World Champion Morgan is currently directionless on RAW after her rival Stephanie Vaquer sustained an injury. WWE desperately needs someone to step up to prevent Morgan’s title reign from being a complete failure.
Among all the stars who could be potential challengers for The Miracle Kid’s gold, Bayley is arguably the strongest. She has a decorated resume and the fan following required to instantly enter a title feud.
The WWE Grand Slam Champion must be booked in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. She should win the competition and earn a shot at Morgan’s gold at SummerSlam to set up a classic babyface vs. heel feud.
#2. Blake Monroe
Blake Monroe was recently called to the main roster as part of the SmackDown roster. She had a stellar run in NXT and is already a proven draw in pro wrestling.
Before joining WWE, Monroe was among the top female stars in AEW. She had one of the best feuds in the Tony Khan-led promotion’s history against Toni Storm. The Glamour even held the Women’s World Championship during her time with the company.
Monroe arguably has a bright future in the business. She has the potential to be one of WWE’s biggest heels. Hence, the company must not fumble her booking. The Glamour has yet to kick off her first feud on SmackDown. She could be one of the participants in this year’s Queen of the Ring Tournament. Monroe could go all the way to the final and battle a veteran in Saudi Arabia.
Blake Monroe’s potential participation in the Queen of the Ring Tournament could do wonders for her career. She could quickly enter the spotlight on the blue brand and share the ring with established wrestlers.
#1. Chelsea Green
The final entry on this list is a tricky one. Chelsea Green has been away from the ring since February 2026 due to an injury. The Hot Mess has seemingly recovered from the injury. However, she recently underwent heart surgery.
The former Women’s United States Champion is already back on television. Moreover, Green has revealed that she is rapidly recovering from the heart procedure. If The Hot Mess is cleared to return to the squared circle in the coming weeks, she must be booked in the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
Chelsea Green has established herself as one of WWE’s most entertaining acts since her return in 2024. Fans love her work on TV and want her to enter the main event scene. Despite being immensely popular among viewers, Green has yet to receive a real shot at entering the world title picture.
It’s time for WWE to pull the trigger on Green’s push. She should be booked to deliver a standout performance in this year’s Queen of the Ring Tournament. The Hot Mess seems ready to take the next big step in her WWE career. Even if she fails to win the tournament, Green could come close to the Women’s Championship if she participates in the competition next month.
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Edited by Pratik Singh