King of the Ring Round One: Xavier Woods w/Kofi Kingston vs. Ricochet
Woods runs over Ricochet. Woods tries a suplex but Ricochet lands on his feet. Woods runs right into a dropkick from Ricochet. Woods and Ricochet trade strikes. Woods and Ricochet struggle on the top rope. Ricochet eventually lands a high-angle superplex. After the break, Ricochet tries another suplex. Woods counters and drapes him on the top rope. Woods lands a stomp off the second rope. Woods goes back up top and hits a leg drop for a near fall. Woods hits a suplex into a gut buster. Ricochet kicks out again.
He's been waiting his whole life for this moment. ? @AustinCreedWins competes in the first round of the #KingOfTheRing Tournament NEXT. #WWERaw @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/cIL5dyxNNm
— WWE (@WWE) October 12, 2021
Woods misses a clothesline. Ricochet lands a superkick. Ricochet lands a cartwheel senton followed by a PK. Woods rolls out of the ring to avoid getting pinned. Ricochet runs the length of the ring and dives over the ring post, landing on Woods. Ricochet hits another dive. Ricochet tries another but Woods moves out of the way. Ricochet crashes into the barricade. Woods lands hit patented rope walk elbow drop for the win.
Winner- Xavier Woods
Backstage, Riddle tells Randy Orton he challenged Omos to a match later tonight just like Orton did last week. Riddle asks Orton to tell him the plan. Orton says there is no plan and Riddle shouldn’t have challenged Omos. Orton tells Riddle he is on his own. Riddle doesn’t get it. Riddle says he’ll see Orton out there tonight.
Mansoor and Mustafa Ali vs. The Hurt Business
After a bit of back and forth, Alexander hits a Michinoku Driver on Ali for the win.
Winners- The Hurt Business
After the match, Mansoor tries to help Ali up. Ali pushes Mansoor and says he’s sick of this. Ali storms off.
"I'M SICK OF THIS!"@AliWWE has had enough of @KSAMANNY. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/1lvdU0HA4i
— WWE (@WWE) October 12, 2021
