WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024, which took place on May 25, 2024, presented several top-notch matches. However, fans were looking forward to the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament.
With that, Nia Jax defeated Lyra Valkyria to become the Queen of the Ring 2024. On the other hand, Gunther defeated Randy Orton to become the King of the Ring 2024. Also, following the match, Nia Jax stated that she would emerge as a champion at SummerSlam 2024.
Gunther, on the other hand, mentioned that she would become the World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam PLE. However, there’s something else that caught the attention of the fans. After the match between Gunther and Randy Orton, Triple H came to crown The Ring General. But he refused to wear the crown and shook hands with HHH.
Fan theories surrounding Gunther refusing to wear the crown
Several fan theories came into the spotlight after Gunther refused to wear the crown. Some of the fans stated that they loved the fact that Gunther made the decision to not wear the crown and treat it more like a trophy. They also mentioned that The Ring General said, “No stupid King gimmick for me”.
Gunther made a choice not to wear the crown and treat it more like a trophy and I love that.
He said "No stupid King gimmick for me" #WWEKingAndQueen pic.twitter.com/pno37iqXyN
— The Movement – Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) May 25, 2024
On the other hand, some of the fans stated that Gunther not wearing the crown indicates that the crown is still beneath him and that being crowned was not his ultimate goal. They mentioned that Gunther’s end goal would be to become a champion.
Gunther not wearing the crown shows that this is still beneath him and this is not his end goal. He wants to be Champion.#WWEKINGANDQUEEN pic.twitter.com/VwfOz3katg
— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) May 25, 2024
In addition to all that, some of the fans expressed happiness at The Ring General not wearing the crown. They stated that they appreciated how Gunther treated it more like a trophy than a usual gimmick. Thus, it seems The Ring General’s decision not to wear the crown gave rise to several opinions from pro wrestling fans.
Nia Jax gladly accepted the crown from Triple H
Unlike Gunther, Nia Jax, who became the Queen of the Ring, embraced the crown. After the match, Triple H came down to the ring and hugged Jax. Thereafter, he did the honors and placed the crown on Nia’s head.
This also brought numerous reactions from the fans. Some of the fans stated that they loved how Triple H crowned Jax. On the other hand, other fans stated that the segment between Triple H and Nia Jax was emotional, wholesome, and heartwarming. They added that Jax accepting the crown made their day.
This segment was so emotional 🥹 so wholesome and so heartwarming 🫶🏻as triple h started hugging 🫂 the irresistible foce shortly before bestowing her with her rightful crown 👑 raising her hand: she really did it she is Queen Nia Jax she has her #summerslam match to look forward… pic.twitter.com/T1BdIiShtI
— 𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓪𝓷 🔪🎃🫐 (@harlanwheelerr) May 26, 2024
In addition to that, some of the fans expressed that it could be understood that Triple H placing the crown on Jax’s head meant everything to her. Thus, it seems fans thoroughly enjoyed the wholesome moment between Jax and HHH and expressed their opinions on their social media handles. With that, it is now to be seen what lies ahead for the King and Queen of the Ring in the upcoming days.