A new set of King and Queen of the Ring was supposed to be crowned from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia tonight, but this time with an added opportunity. WWE’s chief content officer Triple H made a bombshell announcement on Thursday that implied the tournament winners would attain a world championship opportunity during the SummerSlam PLE in Cleveland. The declaration gets backed up by Michael Cole tonight with a pinch of Brock Lesnar reference. Does that count as the hint of the Beast making his way to the squared circle, brushing aside all the past dishonor? Let’s see.
Michael Cole legitimizes Brock Lesnar during KOTR live in Saudi Arabia
The King and Queen of The Ring has been underway with an exaggerated crowd-spirit. While fans keep their eyes glued to the high-flying matches, WWE commentator Michael Cole’s voice resonated with the forgotten name of Brock Lesnar to reference the rare title opportunity for the KOTR 2024 winners. The crux of what he said looks like this, ”The King of the Ring went on to challenge for the world champion once and that was when Brock Lesnar challenged for the WWE Championship in SummerSlam 2002”
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Michael Cole just said “only once was a KOTR winner awarded a title opportunity and that took place at Summerslam”. He was referring to Brock Lesnar in 2002 but here I am thinking he’s throwing out a King Mabel 1995 reference to fighting Diesel at Summerslam. #WWEKINGANDQUEEN
— Mark H (@MarHar20) May 25, 2024
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While there have already been rampant rumors of The Beast showing up in Saudi Arabia tonight, this name drop indicates that the promotion hasn’t forgotten about the former WWE champion. Let’s see about WWE’s disappointing Brock Lesnar treatment since SummerSlam 2023.
Lesnar continues to find himself on the fringes of pro wrestling
There is a very slim scope to doubt the legacy that Brock Lesnar has left behind in the Stamford-based company over the years. The genetically talented veteran has been a torchbearer of sorts of pro wrestling since 2002, with several accolades to his name. However, after suffering defeat at the hands of Cody Rhodes’ during the August PLE last year, the fortune tides continued moving downward for the 46-year-old.
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His reported involvement in Janel Grant’s sexual trafficking lawsuit fillings proved to be detrimental to his WWE run. The company higher-ups pulled him out from some planned appearances on the road to WrestleMania, delaying his return. He also lost his spot in the WWE 2K24 game amidst the wake of the Vince McMahon controversy.
With Triple H making it clear that The Beast hasn’t gone from the WrestleMania press conference, fans have been waiting with bated breath to see him in action. The latest tease on KOTR only added to the ongoing anticipation of the long-awaited Brock Lesnar return, making fans’ hearts sprint a bit more. What’s your take on WWE making a huge Brock Lesnar reference on KOTR tonight? Let us know in the comments.
