Triple H has a dilemma on his hands regarding three WWE RAW stars as the World Heavyweight Title picture heats up. King & Queen of the Ring has led to significant storylines intertwining with one another.
Gunther won the King of the Ring tournament, meaning The Ring General will challenge for the world title at Summerslam (August 3). Meanwhile, Damian Priest is set to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle (June 15).
This throws up several scenarios that could ensue with the title potentially changing hands. Damian Priest will demand a rematch if Drew McIntyre beats him in Scotland in two weeks.
However, it wouldn't make much sense for the Scottish Psychopath to win the title and then lose it shortly afterward. Gunther's chances of becoming champion at Summerslam are high given Bash in Berlin (August 31) is the PLE that follows.
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This is why Triple H has three roads to go down in booking the world title picture this summer. It promises to be an exciting time for fans as it's an unpredictable three-man tug-of-war over the World Heavyweight Championship.
Triple H should book Damian Priest to continue reigning as WWE RAW's world champion into Summerslam
Damian Priest stunned fans when he cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania XL. The Archer of Infamy capitalized on a beaten-down Drew Mcintyre who'd just claimed the World Heavyweight Championship.
The Judgment Day star is still early into his reign and has only defended the title once. He beat Jey Uso at Backlash in Lyon, France, and he could do with more defenses on WWE RAW and more time with the belt.
Damian Priest would look weak if his reign were only to last two months. You'd have to acknowledge him as a transitional champion if that were the case.
Triple H has put his trust in Priest to shine in the main event picture. WWE's chief content officer should continue to do so despite the clamor for McIntyre at Clash at the Castle. He could drop it to Gunther at Summerslam which would be a much more reasonable length of reign.
Triple H should make the world title match a Triple Threat match at Clash at the Castle
Drew McIntyre is set to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship on home soil at Clash at the Castle. The WWE RAW star came desperately close to winning the Universal Championship at 2022's edition of the PLE in Cardiff, Wales.
The Scot is eager to get revenge over Damian Priest and win the title for longer than five minutes in front of fans. He'll likely head to Glasgow the favorite in his hometown.
Damian Priest will push for a rematch if he were to lose and the title would be playing hot potato if McIntyre faced Gunther at Summerslam. This is why Triple H could book a Triple Threat match to ensure all stories are tied up into one.
This will help protect all three superstars especially if interferences from Judgment Day or Ludwig Kaiser occur. It also ensures WWE RAW's world title picture is exciting heading into the summer.
CM Punk could force Drew McIntyre to wait longer for title glory
CM Punk is lurking in the background of Drew McIntyre's quest for revenge and the World Heavyweight Championship. The two WWE RAW stars have been embroiled in one of WWE's most entertaining feuds this year despite not facing one another.
The Voice of the Voiceless could prove to be a thorn in McIntyre's side at Clash at the Castle. He could prevent The Scottish Warrior from winning the title as bad as that may go down in the OvO Hydro in Glasgow.
CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's rivalry doesn't need the world title, it's arguably bigger than that. Triple H could opt to have Gunther feud with Damian Priest instead and Summerslam sees the WWE RAW pair go one on one.