WWE Raw video highlights: Gunther vs. Sheamus, Dragunov vs. Ricochet, more

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Joseph Currier | Last updated 5/7/24

The start of WWE's King & Queen of the Ring tournaments was the focus of last night's Raw.

On the show, six tournament matches took place. Gunther, Ilja Dragunov, Jey Uso, IYO SKY, Lyra Valkyria, and Zoey Stark all advanced to the quarterfinals. The remaining first-round matches on the Raw side of the bracket (Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega vs. Shayna Baszler) will take place at WWE house shows this weekend.

Gunther and Sheamus renewed their rivalry with another banger in last night's main event. With his victory, Gunther now has a 3-0 record against Sheamus in singles matches. He tapped Sheamus out with a half-crab after Ludwig Kaiser had interfered and attacked Sheamus' knee.

Sheamus shared a photo of his beat-up chest after the match and said there won't be a fourth match between him and Gunther.

There will be no part 4. pic.twitter.com/hGlzvvi4dj
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) May 7, 2024

Dragunov and Valkyria, both former NXT champions, won their matches after being called up in the WWE Draft.

There were a couple of changes to the planned lineup for last night. Drew McIntyre and Asuka were both pulled from their scheduled tournament matches due to injury. Uso replaced McIntyre and defeated Finn Balor. Dakota Kai filled in for her Damage CTRL stablemate Asuka in a losing effort against Valkyria.

SmackDown's King & Queen of the Ring matches begin this Friday night. The tournaments will culminate at WWE King & Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 25.

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