Gunther made his comeback to in-ring action at a recent WWE Live Event in Birmingham, marking his first match since relinquishing the Intercontinental Championship.
At WrestleMania 40, the legendary reign of The Ring General as Intercontinental Champion came to an end at the hands of Sami Zayn, concluding his remarkable 666-day tenure on the grandest stage of WWE.
In his return bout, Gunther collided with Zayn, Finn Balor, and Chad Gable in a Fatal Four-Way Match.
Despite a valiant effort, Gunther faced another setback, extending his losing streak to two matches as Zayn secured the victory by pinning Balor.
Meanwhile, wrestling icon Jim Ross weighed in on potential future matchups, expressing a desire to witness a showdown between Gunther and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Ross lauded Gunther’s prowess, praising his technical finesse and physicality.
In another championship development at WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes dethroned Roman Reigns to claim the Undisputed WWE Championship, ending The Tribal Chief’s illustrious reign spanning 1,316 days.
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As Rhodes prepares for his first title defense at the Backlash Premium Live Event in France, the upcoming clash between AJ Styles and LA Knight on SmackDown will determine the new #1 contender for the championship. The victor will have the opportunity to challenge Rhodes in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
With Gunther’s return sparking excitement and speculations about potential feuds, WWE fans eagerly await the unfolding drama and the future trajectory of these dynamic competitors in the squared circle.
