As the WWE Universe gears up for the grandeur of the Queen of the Ring Tournament, “WWE Raw” delivered a night of high-octane drama and jaw-dropping reversals that would make a chess master blush. The quarterfinals showcased Shayna Baszler vs. IYO SKY and Zoey Stark vs. Lyra Valkyria, each battle royale delivering enough twists to script a season of television!
Starting with Shayna “The Queen of Spades” Baszler, who, in a move as sneaky as a fox in a hen house, ambushed IYO SKY right out of her glitzy entrance. With SKY’s Damage CTRL squad one member down (a healing shout-out to Asuka), Baszler’s sneak attack almost scripted the night’s ending. But alas, SKY, slippery as an eel, wiggled her way out of Baszler’s clutches, flipping a Kirifuda Clutch into a spectacular Meteora followed by her trademark moonsault. And just like that, SKY soared from the brink of defeat to the thrill of victory!
Then there was the clash of titans, Zoey Stark and Lyra Valkyria. These two didn’t just wrestle; they orchestrated a symphony of slams and holds. No sooner had Stark dodged a Tornado DDT, she resorted to some old-school hair-pulling—talk about a “hairy” situation! But Valkyria, not one to let a good slap go unanswered, retaliated with a stinging slap of her own, setting up her win with a heroic Nightwing.
The stage is now set for a showdown of epic proportions. Valkyria and SKY will lock horns next week, vying for a spot in the grand finale against the winner from the SmackDown bracket at the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring on May 25. Who will write their name in the annals of wrestling royalty? Stay tuned, because this tournament is turning out to be nothing short of regal!