9 Theories That Answer HUGE MCU Mysteries

9. M'Baku Ruled Wakanda During The Blip

Avengers: Endgame saw the heroes who survived the initial snap battle against Thanos, as the Hulk was eventually able to bring those who didn't back to the world. This surprised very few, since some that were dusted were the most popular, and most marketable characters in the entire franchise.

However, it wasn't exactly like all was restored to how it was before the snap. Five whole years had passed, meaning those that went away missed a hell of a lot. One of the most affected places in the world would have been Wakanda, who lost their king. Though T'Challa ultimately returned, someone must have been ruling the African nation for the last five years, but since the logical successor, Shuri, was also snapped, who took the crown after Infinity War?

Though there are two other strong candidates in Okoye and Ramonda, this theory claims M'Baku to be Wakanda's best option of leadership. Not only has the man known in the comics as Man-Ape led the Jabari Tribe for a long time, he has shown excellent decision making for the good of his country. He could have left T'Challa for dead, but instead decided to save him because he was better for Wakanda than Killmonger.

Also, with Shuri and her brother gone for five years, two of the brightest minds in Wakanda, the country would have to find a way to be less reliant on the technology that they kept hidden for so long. This is something that the Jabari Tribe had wanted for a long time already, making M'Baku the strongest option available.