There has been a lot of talk about the controversial finish to the King and Queen of the Ring event, where Randy Orton’s shoulder was clearly not down during Gunther’s winning pin. The botched pin sparked debate among fans and insiders over whether it was an actual blunder or part of a larger storyline. The issue was addressed by Triple H after the match and even Damian Priest mentioned it on Monday night’s Raw and Kevin Owens gave Randy Orton a shout-out on Friday night’s SmackDown. The WWE CEO confirmed that a rematch between Orton and Gunther is planned, which has added fuel to the fire of speculation.
Was the blunder planned or a genuine mistake ?
According to a report, the mistake was not part of the original booking, but the exact details are still unclear. In the botched finish, Orton’s shoulder was not fully down, which was actually an accident. Since then, the story has changed. The Viper has extensive experience in the ring and given that WWE referees are trained to ensure that shoulders are lower before counting pins and catching any errors during a match, evidence has begun to accumulate disputing the report.
WWE seems to turn this into a storyline
Orton has a great reputation in the WWE world and is incredible in the ring, so it seems unlikely that he would inadvertently fumble in such an important match. Likewise, it is also unlikely that the referee would overlook such a mistake for no reason. The timing of this incident and its inclusion in WWE storylines seem too convenient. WWE has a great history of turning unexpected events into fascinating storylines, so it is possible that they are building on this mistake. This could be a deliberate move to build tension between Orton and Gunther, setting the stage for an interesting rivalry.
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Upon review of the match footage, it appeared that Orton’s shoulder was down at the start of the pin, but he intentionally lifted it up before the two-count. The action did not look accidental, in fact, it looked deliberate and well-executed. If it was a blunder, it was a remarkably fortunate mistake that WWE is now using to their advantage. Whether the pin was botched or an accident, WWE has made it a talking point.
Now the upcoming match between Orton and Gunther will definitely be anticipated, with fans eager to see if the feud continues in the storyline. These things are keeping the viewers engaged in the story.
