This past Saturday, WWE’s King & Queen of the Ring event delivered a jaw-dropping finale as GUNTHER faced off against Randy Orton to claim the coveted crown. The match was a hard-hitting clash, but it ended in controversy as GUNTHER secured the win with a roll-up. Fans and critics alike were quick to point out that Orton’s left shoulder was clearly off the mat during the pinfall.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque quickly addressed the uproar on social media, stating that while the referee’s decision stands and GUNTHER is officially the new King of the Ring, he also acknowledged the need for a rematch. “Especially after what I saw tonight, I certainly want to see that again,” Levesque said. “Having seen Randy back here, he’s pretty banged up, both his knee and his back. I think it’s going to be a moment or two before he is ready to step back in the ring with GUNTHER. But when he is, let’s go.”
GUNTHER’s victory not only adds his name to the prestigious list of past winners but also earns him a World Heavyweight Championship shot at SummerSlam in August. Depending on whether he can switch brands, he could face either Damian Priest or Drew McIntyre, who are set to clash at Clash at the Castle 2024 in Glasgow this June.
GUNTHER’s rise in WWE has been nothing short of spectacular, with only five televised losses since his debut in January 2019, and not a single submission defeat. As the new King of the Ring, he continues to solidify his dominance, but fans are already buzzing for a potential rematch with Orton to settle the score once and for all.