GUNTHER has not been seen on WWE television in weeks, but sources say he is still expected to play a major part at WrestleMania 42. Fans had wondered about his status after recent events and planned matches changed due to injuries to other wrestlers.
Recent TV absence and March 2 incident
GUNTHER last appeared on the March 2 edition of WWE Raw. That night he beat down and unmasked Dragon Lee. Since then, he has not been part of regular programming.
His absence has raised questions because he had been involved in a heated feud that began after the Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble, GUNTHER defeated AJ Styles in a match that led to Styles being written off TV as retired.
WrestleMania 42 plans and Rey Mysterio
WrestleMania 42 is coming up, and plans have been shifting. A match between GUNTHER and Rey Mysterio had been discussed. Mysterio suffered an injury before the Royal Rumble and has been dealing with that issue since. That injury changed the original plans for ‘Mania.
Despite the change, sources told reporters that GUNTHER is still expected to have a “substantial” role at WrestleMania. One source said that GUNTHER not being at WrestleMania would not help anyone involved in current storylines.
Possible appearances and other names on Raw
As of this writing, GUNTHER is not advertised for Raw that will be live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. WWE is promoting stars such as Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer, Jey Uso, Becky Lynch, and Rhea Ripley for that show.
Even if he is not listed, GUNTHER could still make a surprise appearance. WWE often keeps last-minute surprises from the public on big shows leading into WrestleMania.
GUNTHER’s recent opponents and legacy
GUNTHER has been presented in storylines as a career-ending threat. In recent years he has been part of matches that led to big departures from TV. Aside from AJ Styles, he has been connected to segments that retired high-profile names such as John Cena and Goldberg in previous angles.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| GUNTHER | Beat down and unmasked Dragon Lee on March 2 Raw |
| Dragon Lee | Beaten and unmasked on March 2 Raw |
| Rey Mysterio | Dealing with an injury; was expected to face GUNTHER before injury |
| AJ Styles | Retired from storyline after loss to GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble |
For now, fans should watch upcoming Raw episodes and WrestleMania 42 build shows for confirmation. Sources indicate GUNTHER will likely be involved in a meaningful way at WrestleMania, even if the exact match is not yet public.
