WWE has officially changed the name of former Intercontinental Champion Gunther following his participation in the WWE King of the Ring tournament. Gunther entered the tournament after his loss to Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 40.
Gunther dominated throughout the tournament, defeating formidable opponents like Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, and Jey Uso. In the finals, he faced 14-time WWE World Champion Randy Orton. The match showcased a lot of back-and-forth action, with Orton selling his back and knee injuries. Fans praised the match, calling it the match of the night. In the end, Gunther triumphed over Randy Orton to claim victory as the King of the Ring tournament winner.
After Gunther secured victory in the King of the Ring tournament, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H entered the ring to present him with the prestigious crown, symbolizing his newfound status as the King of the Ring. Fans erupted with cheers as Gunther stood tall while receiving the crown from Triple H.
Amidst the celebratory atmosphere, the WWE commentary team took a moment to address a significant change. Michael Cole, the voice of WWE, announced that Gunther would now be known as “The King General.” This new name, derived from his previous moniker, “The Ring General,” stands for Gunther’s in-ring dominance.
Major match set for Gunther following WWE King of the Ring win
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther is now set to receive a world title match following his recent win. This past weekend, WWE’s Triple H announced that the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament will receive title opportunities for their respective brands at WWE SummerSlam. The Queen of the Ring tournament saw Nia Jax emerge as the winner. Jax will now face Bayley at the WWE SummerSlam.
Gunther, who won the tournament, will now receive a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. The World Heavyweight Championship is also set to be on the line next month at Clash at the Castle, where champion Damian Priest will defend his title against Drew McIntyre in his home country, Scotland. With SummerSlam two months away, it will be interesting to see who Gunther faces for the world title.
