Another big opponent is being considered for Gunther at WrestleMania 41
Changes in WWE’s championship landscape affect potential WrestleMania matchups as conflicting plans emerge for Gunther’s challenger.
Plans for Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship defense at WrestleMania 41 continue to evolve, with CM Punk’s path seemingly diverging from a potential championship encounter. Initial speculation about a dream match between the two competitors has diminished as new storylines develop.
Punk’s immediate future appears focused on a brewing conflict with Seth Rollins, with their rivalry expected to extend beyond RAW’s Netflix debut.
Fightful reports that WWE is also exploring the possibility of a Roman Reigns match for Punk at WrestleMania, further distancing him from the World Heavyweight Championship picture.
Gunther has a good chance of losing his title at WrestleMania
As discussions around Gunther’s WrestleMania opponent continue, WWE personality Peter Rosenberg has advocated for John Cena to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship. During his Cheap Heat podcast, Rosenberg addressed the importance of Cena’s momentum during his upcoming retirement tour.
Rosenberg expressed concerns about potential match outcomes, particularly regarding Cena’s first major program:
If the first thing he’s gonna do is have a big run with Gunther, I don’t think he should lose the first thing he does. I think that kinda kills the run.
The situation remains fluid as WWE continues to develop its creative direction for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.