As WWE gears up for its highly anticipated premium live event in Saudi Arabia, where new monarchs of the ring will be crowned, Chief Content Officer Triple H has made several decisions that are raising eyebrows among fans and critics alike. The prestige of the King and Queen of the Ring crowns is at stake, with some of Triple H’s choices potentially undermining the excitement and significance of the event.

One controversial decision involves the inclusion of WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, in the Queen of the Ring tournament. Critics argue that as reigning champions, their focus should be on defending their titles, not competing as singles competitors in another prestigious bracket. This move not only could dilute the importance of the Women’s Tag Team Titles but also seems to confuse the role distinctions within WWE’s roster.

Additionally, the buildup to the tournament has been critiqued for being too rushed, with only a three-week window to develop storylines and elevate the stakes for the superstars involved. This abbreviated timeline has left little room to explore the motivations and backstories of those vying for the crowns, resulting in a lack of depth and engagement in the matches.

Another puzzling strategy by Triple H is the decision to hold some of the tournament matches at live events rather than on WWE’s flagship weekly shows, Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown. This choice has led to concerns that the tournament is not receiving the exposure it deserves, which could diminish its importance and deprive participants of valuable television time.

Perhaps most critically, the decision to schedule only the finals of both the men’s and women’s tournaments at the Saudi Arabian event, rather than including the semi-finals, has been seen as a missed opportunity. Hosting the semi-finals during the premium live event could have enhanced the prestige of the competition and provided a more dramatic and engaging viewer experience.

Despite these missteps, there remains hope among the WWE community that the event will still be a success. Fans and participants alike are looking forward to seeing how the tournaments unfold and whether they can still capture the grandeur and excitement traditionally associated with WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring events.