WWE announced tonight on Raw that the King of the Ring tournament will return for the first time since 2015 starting next Monday on Raw.
WWE has now also announced all 16 wrestlers who will be competing in the tournament, with eight each from Raw and SmackDown.
Raw:
Baron Corbin
Cedric Alexander
Cesaro
Drew McIntyre
The Miz
Ricochet
Sami Zayn
Samoa Joe
SmackDown:
Ali
Andrade
Apollo Crews
Buddy Murphy
Chad Gable
Elias
Kevin Owens
Shelton Benjamin
WWE RAW Notes: Jimmy Hart Appears, Otis Out Of Action “Indefinitely” After Austin Theory Chair Attack, New Big Cass WWE Return Teaser Vignette Airs, “Human Monies” On A Pole Stip Set for Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio at SummerSlam 2026, Raquel Rodriguez Wins WWE Women’s IC Title
AEW Collision Notes: The Conglomeration & Nigel McGuinness Declares for Continental Cup, Continental Cup Finals Announced for All In 2026, The Conglomeration, Rhino, & ICP Participates in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge In Support of Rebel, 8/5 Dynamite Grand Slam Mexico 2026 Show Card
Nick Wayne vs. Bandido for ROH World Title Set for ROH Death Before Dishonor 2026 [Hazuki vs. Athena for ROH Women’s World Title, Nigel McGuinness vs. Lee Moriarty for ROH Pure Title, and Steph De Lander vs. Deonna Purrazzo for ROH Women’s Pure Title Matches Added]
