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During the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, Gunther made his return to the red brand. Upon his comeback, The Ring General declared himself for the King of the Ring Tournament in 2024. For those unaware, this year, the King of the Ring Tournament will emanate live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 25, 2024.
Besides this, fans also witnessed a major change in Imperium as Ludwig Kaiser betrayed Giovanni Vinci after their loss in a tag team match on the red brand.
Meanwhile, in this article, we will discuss the reasons why the Imperium leader must win the King of the Ring tournament following his announcement on WWE RAW.
#3. Gunther will revive the prestige of the King of the Ring tournament winner
After Gunther declared himself for this year's KOTR, saying he wanted to win it, The Ring General was confronted by former KOTR winner Xavier Woods. However, during their heated argument, the Imperium leader stated that his winning the tournament would elevate the prestige of the KOTR which is indeed a valid point.
Over the past few tournaments, the winner of King of the Ring has failed to capitalize on the hype surrounding him after winning the tournament. However, a victory by the 36-year-old might bring a change, especially due to the anticipation currently surrounding Gunther.
Many believe that The Ring General had raised the prestige of the Intercontinental Championship with his historic 666-day title reign. A win here could do the same for the KOTR tournament.
#2. Another step towards Gunther's main event entry
Not just the revival of KOTR's prestige, but The Ring General's victory in this tournament will mark another step towards Gunther's move towards the main event scenario. During his promo on WWE RAW, the longest-reigning UK Champion issued a notice to all the champions which indeed included the Undisputed WWE Champion and World Heavyweight Champion.
The potential scenario that might unfold could see The Ring General claiming himself as the No.1 contender after winning KOTR and finally challenging the world champion of his brand. This could also be a perfect way for the 36-year-old star to enter the main event scene dominantly.
#1. Will help the Ring General's momentum after losing his title
At WrestleMania XL, the record-breaking IC Title reign of the Imperium leader came to its conclusion. However, a victory in the King of the Ring tournament will not only be a positive step towards his eventual main event role but will also help Gunther regain his momentum.
In the process of winning the tournament, the former IC Champion will be involved in a series of matches, which would include matches from the preliminary stage to the finals. So, a series of victories after losing at 'Mania will do nothing but re-establish momentum for the 36-year-old star.
