In a showdown worthy of a royal decree, “Main Event” Jey Uso clashed with the formidable GUNTHER in the King of the Ring Tournament semifinals on Monday night’s “WWE Raw.” The winner of this brutal battle would earn a ticket to the finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 25. With the crowd firmly in Uso’s corner, it was clear that this match was going to be a rollercoaster of emotions and hard-hitting action.
From the opening bell, GUNTHER’s dominance was on full display, unleashing his notorious chops that echoed through the arena. But Uso, ever the resilient fighter, fought back with his signature rapid offense. The tides turned when Uso’s shoulder met the unforgiving ring post, giving GUNTHER a target to exploit. With surgical precision, GUNTHER focused his assault on Uso’s right arm, slamming him into the steel steps and barricade.
Despite the pain, Uso managed to rally, delivering a pair of superkicks that sent GUNTHER reeling into the corner. Yet, the “Ring General” was relentless, locking Uso in a punishing armbar. A German Suplex and a splash off the top rope later, Uso still had the heart to kick out, much to the delight of the fans.
The match reached its boiling point when Uso landed a spear, only for GUNTHER to accidentally take out the referee. Uso capitalized with a splash, but with the ref down, there was no one to count the pin. When the ref finally recovered, it was too late—GUNTHER kicked out at two. In a final, decisive move, GUNTHER trapped Uso in a sleeper hold, forcing him to submit and securing his place in the finals.
GUNTHER’s victory means he will compete in the King of the Ring finals at the King and Queen of the Ring PLE this Saturday. His opponent will be decided in a clash between Tama Tonga and Randy Orton on this Friday’s “WWE SmackDown,” also emanating from Jeddah. One thing is certain: the road to royalty is paved with pain and perseverance.