The King of Style comp has suffered from oddball formats (2010) and sloppy judging (a few times) in the past. But most of all it suffers from being named King of Style.
As you say, style was never superior to any other judging criteria. It's just another big air comp. Period.
Oh, and just for the record, Sammy won it in 2007.
They really should either change name of that comp or the judges. And where are the most stylish riders in the game? Both Elias and Boby are contest machines