The 2024 WWE King of the Ring Tournament got off to a thrilling start, with Jey Uso, Ilja Dragunov, and Gunther advancing to the second round. However, amidst the excitement, many fans couldn’t help but notice the absence of some notable superstars from the tournament lineup. While the likes of LA Knight and Carmelo Hayes declared their participation, some big names were noticeably missing from the bracket. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at four male superstars who many think should have been included in the 2024 King of the Ring Tournament.
Xavier Woods, the reigning King of the Ring, was written out of the tournament due to an injury inflicted by Gunther just before Backlash. While it’s great that Kofi Kingston is competing in his place, many fans feel that Woods’ absence is a missed opportunity. Having him defend his crown against Gunther would have generated more heat for the Imperium leader and added an exciting layer to the storyline.
Another omission that raised eyebrows was Andrade, who has struggled to find direction since his return to WWE at the 2024 Royal Rumble. A strong showing in the King of the Ring tournament would have done wonders for his momentum, and a loss to someone like Gunther in the final would have added a layer of depth to his character.
Dijak, one of the NXT Superstars called up to the main roster in the 2024 WWE Draft, was another notable absentee. His hard-hitting style would have fit in perfectly with the likes of Sheamus, Gunther, and Ilja Dragunov, and a strong performance would have introduced him to the main roster audience in style.
Lastly, Bron Breakker, arguably the most promising superstar in WWE today, was a surprising omission from the tournament. With his incredible momentum and impressive Royal Rumble showing, it’s baffling that he wasn’t included in the lineup. Winning King of the Ring could have been the launchpad to superstardom for Breakker, much like it was for Brock Lesnar.
While the 2024 King of the Ring Tournament is shaping up to be an exciting event, the absence of these four superstars has left many fans wondering what could have been. One can only hope that WWE has bigger plans for these talents in the future, but for now, their omission from the tournament feels like a missed opportunity.
