The first round of the 2021 WWE Queenâs Crown Tournament took place during tonightâs SmackDown on FOX which is a season premiere episode.
The opening match saw Zelina Vega defeat Toni Storm to advance in the tournament.
Carmella vs. Liv Morgan also took place with Carmella picking up the win, meaning she and Vega will do battle in a semi-finals match on next Fridayâs SmackDown.
The finals of the inaugural Queenâs Crown Tournament will be held on Thursday, October 21 at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
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