WWE is gearing up for its highly anticipated premium live event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament will reach its climax. As the company prepares to take over the Middle East, WWE has announced a major change to the SmackDown schedule, set to affect the US audience.
According to reports, the May 24 edition of SmackDown will be pre-taped for the US audience, due to the significant time difference between Jeddah and the US. This means that American fans will have to wait until the scheduled broadcast time to catch up on the action, while fans in Saudi Arabia will get to enjoy the episode seven hours earlier.
This is not the first time WWE has made such an adjustment. A similar scenario played out when the SmackDown crew traveled to Lyon, France for WWE Backlash on May 4, 2024. However, this time around, the delay will only add to the anticipation for US fans, who will have to wait a little longer to find out who will emerge victorious in the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament.
The quarterfinal matches of the tournament concluded on this week’s SmackDown, and fans are on the edge of their seats, eager to know who will make it to the finals. On the SmackDown side, Randy Orton takes on Tama Tonga, while Bianca Belair faces off against Nia Jax. Meanwhile, on RAW, Gunther will face Jey Uso, and Lyra Valyria will go head-to-head with IYO SKY in the semi-finals of the tournament.
As the drama unfolds, WWE fans are in for a treat. Will Randy Orton exact revenge against The Bloodline, or will Solo Sikoa lead his faction to victory? Will Bianca Belair overcome Nia Jax, or will The Irresistible Force bulldoze her way to the finals? One thing is certain – the road to Jeddah is filled with twists and turns, and fans around the world will be on the edge of their seats as the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament reaches its climax.
