Pat McAfee Faces Heat from GUNTHER Over ‘Fake’ King Comment

One Big Thing

Pat McAfee finds himself in hot water with GUNTHER after calling the King of the Ring winner a “fake” king due to the controversial ending of the tournament final.

What Happened

• GUNTHER won the King of the Ring tournament, but the final pinfall was disputed as Randy Orton’s shoulder was off the mat.
• Pat McAfee called GUNTHER a “fake” king because of the controversial ending.
• GUNTHER confronted McAfee, leaving “Kiss Ass Pat” trying to talk his way out of the situation.

Triple H’s Statement

Despite the visible gap between Orton’s shoulder and the mat, Triple H confirmed that the referee’s decision stands, and GUNTHER remains the 2024 King of the Ring.

Road to SummerSlam

The King and Queen of the Ring winners will receive world championship matches at SummerSlam. GUNTHER has set his sights on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but the champion by SummerSlam remains uncertain.

Upcoming Events

• Clash at the Castle (June 15, Glasgow): Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
• Money in the Bank (July 6, Toronto)

Why It Matters

The confrontation between Pat McAfee and GUNTHER adds another layer of intrigue to the King of the Ring aftermath. As GUNTHER prepares for his world championship match at SummerSlam, his interactions with McAfee could lead to further storyline developments and potential rivalries.

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