As the anticipation for WrestleMania 40 builds, there’s a compelling storyline waiting to unfold – former world champion Brock Lesnar making a return to confront Intercontinental Champion Gunther.
Lesnar’s absence from WWE was attributed to his alleged involvement in a lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant against Vince McMahon.
Recent reports suggest that WWE is gearing up for Lesnar’s comeback, evident from his move from the alumni section to the active roster list on the official website.
RESPECT EARNED.
Brock Lesnar surprised all of us at #SummerSlam 2023! pic.twitter.com/Vw7BlVmLJy
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
Initial plans had Lesnar set to face the 6’4″ record-breaking Intercontinental Champion this year, but these were seemingly put on hold due to the lawsuit.
Lesnar’s return to the active roster has stirred curiosity among fans, sparking speculation about The Beast making a grand entrance once again.
If the 46-year-old powerhouse is indeed poised for a return to the Stamford-based promotion, an inevitable showdown awaits him with the current Intercontinental Champion on the Grandest Stage of Them All – WrestleMania 40.
Gunther, set to face Sami Zayn at the event, may find himself on a collision course with Lesnar if he retains his title against Zayn.
The groundwork for this epic clash was laid at the Royal Rumble 2023 when Lesnar and Gunther shared a tense staredown. If these titans confront each other on April 6 or 7, a match must be booked for a future event, either in Saudi Arabia or at SummerSlam.
HERE FOR THIS.#RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/LK4TSF3T9N
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2023
In a recent interview with Busted Open, Gunther referred to Brock Lesnar as his “end boss” and expressed his keenness to compete against the former UFC Champion.
It’s a marquee match that Gunther desires, not just for its spectacle but also as an opportunity to prove himself in the ring.
“I don’t know if WrestleMania 40 is the time for that; we’ll see, but I feel like, in the long run, the one name I always bring up is Brock because I feel like I’m the end boss to a lot of people. But I feel like Brock is somebody who has perfected being an end boss. So, I’ve got to prove myself with him in the ring, too.” [H/T WrestleZone]
Despite Lesnar’s absence since SummerSlam 2023, a potential bout against Gunther could present the latter with his toughest challenge since joining WWE. The fans eagerly await the resolution of this intriguing narrative as the wrestling world gears up for a monumental clash.
