WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is well underway, but who won the Intercontinental Championship match?
Sami Zayn put his title on the line against Chad Gable and Bronson Reed in a triple-threat match, following months of build involving Gable and the Alpha Academy.
WWE King and Queen of the Ring Results: Intercontinental Championship Match
Zayn was absolutely over HUGE in Jeddah, with the crowd firmly behind him from the opening bell. Sami would end up getting the win after hitting the Helluva Kick on Reed.
WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Why are WWE events in Saudi Arabia controversial?
WWE has an ongoing business relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is worth in the tens of millions for the company to produce shows multiple times a year in the region.
Saudi Arabia has been accused of ‘sportswashing’ over the past few years by many different analysts. Sportswashing is a phrase used to describe the practice of nations, corporations, or governments using sports/entertainment to improve global reputations.
If you’re looking for more information on the alleged violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia, then click through to this resource from Amnesty International.
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