Triple H addresses King of the Ring controversy between Orton, Gunther

A rematch seems likely.

Based on early indications, the match between Gunther and Randy Orton at WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring was the fight of the night. As great as their encounter was, it wasn’t without controversy, and according to one of the most powerful men in WWE, fans are likely to see a rematch.

During a WWE digital exclusive, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, commented on the King of the Ring final between Orton and Gunther, where The Ring General scored a pinfall victory despite Orton’s shoulder being clearly off the canvas. Levesque, who was ringside for the bout, said that from his position, it was difficult to see what the world saw until after he had handed the crown to Gunther.

“Coming back here and seeing it back, look, I saw exactly what you saw,” said Levesque. “I saw what everybody saw. I saw what everybody is talking about. Didn’t really even seem controversial to me, just seemed Randy Orton’s shoulder wasn’t down. But, I’m gonna say this. The referee’s decision is final.”

Levesque’s reaction concerning the controversy is controversial, as Orton’s shoulder not being down is a reason to stop the count. Still, the outcome stands, and Gunther is WWE’s new King. As such, he’s expected to move on to a guaranteed World Title match at SummerSlam, but he may have to go through The Viper before that.

Levesque expressed interest in seeing a do-over between Orton and Gunther, believing both competitors would want another shot at proving themselves. He acknowledged Orton’s current injuries and the time needed for his recovery but expressed excitement for their eventual sequel.

“Having seen Randy back here, he’s pretty banged up, both his knee and his back,” said Levesque. “It’s going to be a moment or two before he is ready to step back into the ring with Gunther. But, when he is, let’s go.”