A massive Gauntlet Match has been announced for the July 14th edition of WWE RAW to determine who will challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. The high-stakes bout, taking place at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, will feature a star-studded field including CM Punk, Jey Uso, LA Knight, Penta, and Bron Breakker.
The winner will earn a title opportunity against a champion fresh off a career-ending victory. At Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, Gunther successfully defended his title against Goldberg, forcing the WWE Hall of Famer to pass out in a Sleeper Hold in what was billed as his final match. The decisive win in his first defense of this new reign solidified the champion’s dominant and ruthless reputation.
The field of contenders presents several compelling storylines. The match marks a crucial opportunity for Jey Uso, who is looking to reclaim the championship he lost to Gunther just last month on June 9th. CM Punk, who was already widely speculated to be a leading candidate for the SummerSlam main event, must now outlast four other competitors to secure his shot.
The Gauntlet is currently the only match advertised for this coming Monday’s broadcast. The path to one of the biggest main events of the year will be forged in what promises to be a grueling contest to crown the next challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship.