There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
The problem with that theory is that none of the lions mentioned are really lions that were out to challenge other lions at the time. They only gained territory in the first place by the unrelated demise of rivals and never really stood their ground in a big conflict.
Even Nhena, the most successful one of the bunch, was pretty much fully in survival mode and would have likely ended up wandering around like the southern Avoca or Mohawk had there not been an opportunity with the Ximhungwes.
We just have to wait and see. If they don't run into trouble, they still have plenty of time to improve their game.