Gunther’s victory in the King of the Ring tournament at Jeddah was marred by Randy Orton’s injury, leading to speculation that the former Intercontinental Champion may be stripped of his title. Despite his win, Gunther has been absent from WWE RAW, which may prompt the company to reconsider his status as King of the Ring.
Gunther’s absence from WWE TV has raised questions about his future as the King of the Ring. Although Bronson Reed also missed the last two weeks of WWE shows, he appeared on Main Event, while Gunther was nowhere to be seen. This has led to speculation that the company may strip him of his title until there is no doubt as to the rightful winner.
Gunther (Via WWE/Twitter)
Another reason Gunther may be stripped of his title is his upcoming World Heavyweight Title shot. Based on his King of the Ring win, the star is set to get a title shot against the World Heavyweight Title holder at SummerSlam 2024. With Money in the Bank set to take place after Clash at the Castle, WWE may decide to strip him of the title to add to the storyline while he gets there, as it could act as the main goal for The Ring General, to get back the crown he feels he rightfully won.
Gunther’s absence from WWE TV, the controversy surrounding his King of the Ring win, and his upcoming World Heavyweight Title shot all contribute to the speculation that he may be stripped of his title. While it remains to be seen whether this will happen, these factors have led to uncertainty regarding Gunther’s future as the King of the Ring.
