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The wrestling world has a new monarch as Gunther ascends to the throne as the 2024 King of the Ring.
With a commanding performance, Gunther emerged victorious over Randy Orton in the climactic finals of the King and Queen of the Ring Pay-per-View event in Saudi Arabia, securing his regal status.
Our very own Mike Tedesco provides a detailed account of the final match’s most intense moments in his recap of the WWE King and Queen of the Ring event. Let’s revisit the thrilling finale:
As the match reached its peak intensity, Gunther was grounded outside the ring, which led Orton to exit the squared circle in pursuit. The visible evidence of the match’s brutality was marked by Orton’s chest, discolored from Gunther’s punishing chops. Displaying resilience, Orton managed to execute a back suplex, driving Gunther onto the commentary table, much to the crowd’s delight. They roared for an encore, and Orton, ever the showman, complied.
Breaking up a potential count-out, Orton returned to the ring, only to resume his offensive outside shortly after. The tide turned when Gunther countered, sending Orton into the ring apron, eliciting a pained response from the veteran. The audience’s approval was vocalized in their chants. In an attempt for a ringside Powerbomb, Orton found the strength to counter with a back body drop, following with another back suplex to the commentary table.
The action returned to the ring with Gunther landing a targeted dropkick to Orton’s knee. The onslaught continued as Gunther focused his attack on the weakened joint, locking in a single-leg crab submission. Despite Orton’s struggle and momentary escape, Gunther was relentless, reapplying the hold. An RKO out of nowhere nearly sealed Orton’s victory, but it wasn’t enough as Gunther persevered, kicking out and managing to pin Orton, controversially, as the wrestler’s shoulder appeared to lift before the three-count was completed.
FAQ Section
- How did Gunther become the 2024 King of the Ring?
- Gunther claimed the King of the Ring title by defeating Randy Orton in the final match at the King and Queen of the Ring event in Saudi Arabia.
- What was the reaction to the match?
- The match was met with great enthusiasm from the audience, as evidenced by chants of “This is awesome!” and their engagement throughout the match.
- Was there controversy in the match’s outcome?
- Yes, there was controversy as Randy Orton’s shoulder seemed to lift off the mat before the final three-count, raising questions about the validity of Gunther’s victory.
Conclusion
The 2024 King of the Ring tournament has concluded with Gunther taking the crown in a thrilling but contentious match against Randy Orton. Despite the disputed finish, the event highlighted the incredible athleticism and storytelling of professional wrestling. As the WWE universe looks ahead, all eyes will be on Gunther to see how his reign as king will unfold in the coming year.