The first two finalists for this year’s King & Queen of the Ring tournaments have been settled after the June 20, 2025 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
On this week’s show, Asuka defeated Alexa Bliss in their semifinals match, featuring plenty mind games between them, ultimately ending with an Empress Impact for the pinfall.
.@WWEAsuka punched her ticket to the Queen of the Ring Finals! 🔥#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HrhVTK8QyP
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2025
Later in the show, Randy Orton defeated Sami Zayn, catching him with an RKO after several failed attempts. Earlier in the show, Orton, Zayn, Jey Uso, and Cody Rhodes had an in-ring promo together, all sharing that they respected one another, but would do whatever it takes to win the tournament and go on to fight for the title.
.@RandyOrton is heading to the King of the Ring Finals 🔥#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xw6YFeU7Wd
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2025
The remaining semifinals bouts will happen on the June 23rd episode of Monday Night RAW, with Jey Uso against Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill vs. Roxanne Perez.
What do you think of how these tournaments have been shaping up and these results? Drop your reactions and predictions in the comments below!
