Theoretically, in a perfect world of CHAMPIONS, the Tournament of CHAMPIONS would have only CHAMPIONS competing for the title.
HOWEVER, the Tournament of CHAMPIONS is merely a name, the name of an event owned by the PBA, thusly the PBA gets to set the rules of qualification, and can invite anyone they wish, whether they are really a CHAMPION or not.
Now, to clear things up, KK was NOT a PBA CHAMPION when invited. She won a limited entry, special event
sponsored by the PBA, which the PBA deemed enough to extend an invitation. They get to do that because they OWN the thing.
She WAS NOT A PBA CHAMPION WHEN INVITED, but SHE IS NOW! She was obviously good enough, she proved that well enough by beating Mr. Versatility like a drum, but she technically WAS NOT a PBA CHAMPION, not until AFTER the TOC was over.
I, personally, don't think she should've been there, but I
DO think she should be back. And I hope she wins the da*n thing AGAIN!
As a matter of fact, I wish the women would just be incorporated into the regular PBA and not have mens and womens events, just let them ALL be PBA members, competing equally. KK proved it can be done, so let it be done.
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