WWE King of the Ring 2026 First-Round Results Highlight Finn Balor's Exit

Finn Balor was eliminated in the first round of the WWE King of the Ring 2026 tournament, losing a fatal‑four‑way match to Jey Uso, Royce Keys and LA Knight. After the loss, Balor posted a single‑word message, "MOOD," on social media, reflecting his frustration.

The matches were part of the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. The show also featured a women’s four‑person bout (Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill), a tag‑team title defense by Paige and Brie Bella against Fatal Influence, and Gunther announcing the stipulation for his upcoming title rematch with Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes.