Who Should Win the King of the Ring Tournament…
For who we think should win King of the Ring, we’re going with someone who may look like an obvious favorite, but actually isn’t – purely because of the beast awaiting him: Oba Femi. While many are counting Femi out due to a highly anticipated rubber match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, WWE has a golden opportunity to do something incredibly bold.
If Femi were to win the tournament somehow, it would likely set him up to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of SummerSlam Night 2. This sets up an incredible dynamic where Femi could then tell Reigns that, before destroying him, he wants to handle some “unfinished business” in the main event of Night 1: putting an end to “The Beast” Brock Lesnar once and for all.
Having Femi anchor both nights of SummerSlam in separate main events gives WWE a truly historic opportunity. If he finishes Lesnar on Night 1, it opens the door for a legendary retirement and passing-of-the-torch moment where Lesnar raises Femi’s hand. That unrivaled momentum would catapult Femi directly into his Night 2 clash with the “Tribal Chief.”
In that matchup, Reigns could prove to be Femi’s toughest opponent yet, becoming the first person to ever kick out of Femi’s devastating signature move, “The Fall From Grace.” As the two continue to battle it out, Femi could ultimately hit three consecutive “Fall From Grace” powerbombs to seal the win – mirroring how Cody Rhodes put away Reigns to become the Undisputed WWE Champion at WrestleMania 40.
If Femi were to retire Lesnar on Night 1 of SummerSlam and then go on to capture the World Heavyweight Championship from Roman Reigns on Night 2, WWE would be sending the ultimate signal to fans that Oba Femi is the undeniable new face of the company.
Who Will Win the King of the Ring Tournament…
Predicting who will win the King of the Ring tournament has become incredibly difficult, thanks to WWE’s recent track record of sharp, unpredictable booking. However, given everything that has unfolded over the last couple of weeks, we believe LA Knight will ultimately claim the crown and set up a blockbuster clash against Roman Reigns at SummerSlam.
WWE’s creative team has struggled for quite some time to find the right direction for Knight, making a tournament victory here feel like the ultimate feel-good moment. After constantly coming up short in high-stakes moments like Money in the Bank, this victory would be a massive, well-deserved reward for everything he’s endured.
The story between Reigns and Knight writes itself. Knight can claim he has unfinished business with Reigns, stretching all the way back to their match at Crown Jewel 2023, where Jimmy Uso’s interference cost Knight the championship.
On the flip side, Reigns would fire back by letting Knight know he’s been listening to all the trash talk about his family over the last couple of weeks. For the Tribal Chief, SummerSlam represents the ultimate destination where he will finally force Knight to pay for the constant mockery.
No matter what, one thing almost all fans can agree on is that WWE has successfully made this tournament feel far more unpredictable, especially compared to last year. It feels as though no matter who walks away with the crowns, we’re in for a shocker.
The only question left is just how far WWE will go to keep us guessing until the very end. The stage is set for chaos, and predictability is completely off the table. All that’s left to do now is sit back and watch who takes the throne.
