Triple H has officially addressed the controversial ending of the Gunther vs. Randy Orton match, which took place at the King of the Ring event. The match, which saw Gunther crowned as the new King of the Ring, has sparked significant discussion among fans and wrestlers alike.
Speaking to the media, Triple H provided his perspective on the situation. “So, live, I was out there. From my vantage point, it was very difficult to see. I was in the ring, handed the crown to GUNTHER, very happy for him. It was an incredible night, and both put on a phenomenal performance.”
Triple H continued by addressing the controversy head-on. “Coming back here and seeing it back, look, I saw exactly what you saw, I saw what everybody saw, I saw what everybody is talking about. Didn’t even really seem controversial to me, it just seemed like Randy Orton’s shoulder wasn’t down.”
Despite the contentious nature of the ending, Triple H emphasized the finality of the referee’s decision. “But, I’m gonna say this, the referee’s decision is final. GUNTHER is your King of the Ring.”
However, he also acknowledged the need for a rematch to settle the debate definitively. “That being said, especially after what I saw tonight, I certainly wanna see that again. I think Randy Orton deserves to have another shot at that. And I think if I know anything about GUNTHER, he will want to have another shot at that, to take the controversy out, to take the asterisk off of the page where it says King of the Ring for him. I think he will want to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is better than Randy Orton.”
Triple H concluded by mentioning Randy Orton’s condition post-match and the potential for a rematch. “So I think, having seen Randy back here, he’s pretty banged up, both his knee and his back. I think it’s gonna be a moment or two before he is ready to step back into the ring with GUNTHER, but when he is, let’s go.”
The wrestling world eagerly anticipates the rematch between Gunther and Randy Orton, a showdown that promises to settle the controversy and solidify the true King of the Ring.