Gunther made headlines this week as he claimed that a popular WWE Superstar was “stupid” after a shocking attack on Monday Night RAW. The former Imperium leader recently secured a massive victory at Royal Rumble 2026, solidifying his dominance in the ring.
The incident in question occurred when AJ Styles put his career on the line in a fierce singles match against Gunther at the PLE event in Saudi Arabia. Gunther executed a flawless Sleeper Hold in the ring, leaving The Phenomenal One no choice but to succumb to the submission. Styles passed out, marking the end of his illustrious in-ring career.
Adding fuel to the fire, Styles’ former tag team partner, Dragon Lee, confronted Gunther on the latest episode of RAW and instigated a physical altercation. In response, Gunther retaliated by striking Lee with a ring bell and locking him in a Sleeper Hold before security intervened. Taking to Instagram, Gunther shared a clip of the incident, labeling Lee’s actions as “stupid.”
Gunther, also known as the Career Killer, has a history of retiring legendary WWE Superstars, including John Cena and Goldberg in the previous year. Gunther forced Cena to submit in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025, solidifying his reputation as a formidable force in the ring.
In a surprising turn of events, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray suggested that Gunther could potentially retire Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam later this year. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Ray speculated that Gunther might face Lesnar at the PLE in Minnesota, potentially culminating in Lesnar’s retirement and further establishing Gunther as a credible World Heavyweight Champion contender.
The wrestling world is abuzz with speculation and anticipation as fans await the next chapter in Gunther’s career. With his impressive track record and undeniable talent in the ring, all eyes are on Gunther as he continues to make waves in the WWE universe. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving storyline.
(Source: Sportskeeda)
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