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Charlotte Flair, Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, and Jade Cargill will square off in a massive Fatal Four-Way Match on WWE SmackDown. The winner will likely face The Miracle Kid in a semi-final bout of the 2026 Queen of the Ring. All four stars have a solid chance of winning. However, Flair appears to be a favorite because of her decorated resume.
The Queen is widely expected to win the tournament and face Rhea Ripley in a much-awaited world title rematch at SummerSlam 2026. However, the creative team could yet again swerve fans and book a dark horse to reign supreme on this week’s WWE SmackDown.
In this article, we will discuss three potential finishes to the Queen of the Ring quarter-final match on WWE SmackDown.
#3. Jade Cargill could pin Charlotte Flair on WWE SmackDown
Jade Cargill has been at odds with Charlotte Flair since her WWE comeback. They have squared off inside the ring in two multi-woman matches so far. Big Jade has gotten the better of Flair on both occasions.
At Clash in Italy, The Queen cost Cargill a potential Women’s Championship victory against Rhea Ripley. Flair interfered in the title match and leveled the playing field. Last week, the second-generation wrestler reluctantly combined forces with Tiffany Stratton to face The Storm and Michin in a tag team match. Unfortunately for the babyface duo, they lost.
The creative team seems to be setting up a singles program between Cargill and Flair. They will go up against each other again on tonight’s WWE SmackDown. In a shocking twist, Triple H & Co. could book Big Jade to pin The Queen with the help of her teammates.
Cargill has lost two high-profile matches against Rhea Ripley this year. She desperately needs a huge win to recover from the setbacks and remain a threat on WWE SmackDown. A potential pinfall victory over a legend like Flair could instantly boost her momentum.
WWE has caught fans off guard with some unpredictable finishes in the 2026 King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Tonight, the creative team could again deliver an unexpected result in the quarter-final match.
Cargill won last year’s Queen of the Ring. Hence, she is unlikely to reign supreme in this year’s competition. However, she could still have a dominant showing in the tournament. Moreover, the creative team could use tonight’s quarter-final match to set up a singles bout between Flair and Big Jade.
#2. Lyra Valkyria could do the unthinkable
Lyra Valkyria has been active in the women’s tag team division alongside Bayley for months. The duo is immensely popular among fans, but they have been unable to capture championship gold. In recent weeks, WWE has showcased tension between the teammates.
Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca offered Lyra Valkyria a title shot after defeating Becky Lynch. Valkyria was ecstatic to receive a singles championship opportunity following a lengthy wait. However, The Role Model didn’t seem pleased with her teammate’s decision to shift her focus to the Women’s Intercontinental Title.
Ruca defeated the Irish upstart in a title match on the latest episode of RAW. This was a huge blow to Valkyria’s momentum in her pursuit of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. However, WWE could book her to secure a massive win tonight.
Lyra Valkyria could pull off an unexpected win in the 2026 Queen of the Ring Tournament on WWE SmackDown. She has a storied history with Liv Morgan. Hence, the creative team could easily pit the duo against each other in the semi-finals.
Valkyria’s potential victory could also intensify the issues between her and Bayley. The Role Model might not like the Irishwoman’s progress as a singles wrestler. Bayley and Valkyria’s tag team could eventually implode, leading to a rivalry between the longtime teammates.
#1. Charlotte Flair could get one step closer to regaining her throne
Charlotte Flair has been working in the tag team division since her loss to Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41. Fans love her on-screen relationship with Alexa Bliss. However, the partnership has arguably run its course, and it’s time for Flair to reclaim her throne in WWE.
Flair is among the most decorated and experienced female wrestlers on the roster. She deserves to be in the main event scene heading into the second biggest WWE Premium Live Event of the year, SummerSlam 2026. For that to happen, The Queen must win the ongoing tournament.
On tonight’s WWE SmackDown, Flair could pin Valkyria to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 Queen of the Ring. She could then go all the way and win the competition to set up a title match against Mami.
Ripley vs. Flair is a marquee match. It has the potential to headline SummerSlam 2026. Therefore, the second-generation wrestler could be booked to win on tonight’s WWE SmackDown.
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