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Newsweek
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top WWE Star Is Out Of Action Indefinitely
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE has announced that the former World Heavyweight Champion, GUNTHER, is out of action indefinitely. The announcement was made on the August 4th episode of Monday Night Raw, just two days after he lost his title in the main event of SummerSlam Night One. On the broadcast, commentator Michael Cole provided a storyline explanation for the former champion's upcoming absence. The on-screen injury is being used to write "The Ring General" off of television. Cole just announced Gunther will be out indefinitely because of an orbital — Julian Weeks (@JulianWks) August 5, 2025 A Brutal Diagnosis For GUNTHER Michael Cole stated to the television audience that during his match with CM Punk at SummerSlam, GUNTHER suffered a septal hematoma and an orbital blowout fracture. These severe-sounding facial injuries are the official storyline reason why he will be away from WWE programming. The on-air announcement provides a kayfabe explanation for the bloody nose GUNTHER was shown with at the conclusion of the SummerSlam main event. WWE Blending Fact And Fiction This storyline injury appears to be a masterful way to write GUNTHER off television so he can undergo a legitimate medical procedure. It was previously reported by Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer that the bloody finish at SummerSlam was a planned angle. The purpose was to provide cover for GUNTHER to have legitimate nose surgery in the near future. By creating a severe storyline injury, WWE is able to protect the aura of the nearly unbeatable "Ring General," even in defeat. The narrative suggests he lost his title while battling through serious fractures, making him look incredibly tough. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. The End Of A Dominant WWE Era GUNTHER's time off comes at the end of one of the most dominant runs in modern WWE history. Before winning the World Heavyweight Championship, he held the Intercontinental Championship for a record-breaking 666 days, a reign that is widely credited with restoring prestige to the title. His hard-hitting, physical style has made him one of the most respected and feared in-ring performers in the world. His loss to CM Punk at SummerSlam was a massive moment, and it was immediately followed by chaos. Seth Rollins, revealing his own recent injury was a work, successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Punk to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. GUNTHER's absence now clears the way for the new feud between Rollins and Punk to take center stage on Raw. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top WWE Superstar Is Holding Out Hope For John Cena Match
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER has expressed his desire to face his SmackDown counterpart, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena, in a dream match. In a new interview, "The Ring General" praised Cena's ongoing farewell tour and left the door open for a potential clash before the legend retires. With both men currently holding their brand's top championship, a potential match would be a colossal, first-time-ever encounter. GUNTHER shared his thoughts on the possibility in a recent interview with RadioTimes. A Chance For A Dream Match While speaking about John Cena's year-long retirement tour, GUNTHER was respectful and complimentary. He then stated that he hopes their paths will cross in the ring before Cena's career is over. "I have not interacted with him or seen him much because he's on SmackDown mostly," GUNTHER said. "But who knows, there's still a long time left, so maybe there's a chance to get in there with him before he hangs it up." A Tale Of Two Champions A match between GUNTHER and John Cena would be a fascinating clash of styles and characters. GUNTHER is the dominant, no-nonsense leader of Imperium and is revered for his brutally realistic, hard-hitting in-ring style. His historic 666-day reign as Intercontinental Champion was universally acclaimed for restoring prestige to the title, and he has continued that dominance as the World Heavyweight Champion on Raw. Rapper Travis Scott (L) is greeted by John Cena during his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rapper Travis Scott (L) is greeted by John Cena during his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo byJohn Cena, conversely, is in the midst of a shocking heel run on SmackDown. After winning his record-breaking 17th world title at WrestleMania 41, he has become an arrogant, manipulative villain for the first time in two decades. The dynamic of the respected "Ring General" against the dishonorable, all-time great would create a compelling story. A Classy Farewell GUNTHER also had high praise for Cena's decision to dedicate a full year to a retirement tour. He acknowledged that with Cena's massive success in Hollywood, he doesn't need to be wrestling, which makes his commitment all the more respectable. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match "He doesn't need to do it," GUNTHER stated. "He's financially got bigger fish to fry with his movies and he's a made man already... but he decided to invest a whole year into this. It's a very classy way for someone like him to go out and have this one year of giving back and do it one more time." Both champions are currently focused on their title defenses at SummerSlam this weekend. GUNTHER will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk, while John Cena will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE RAW Results & Highlights (7/21/25): Latin World Order wins, Judgment Day retains Tag Team title, Roman Reigns faces Paul Heyman, and more
RAW (Image via WWE) The wrestling world of WWE is moving swiftly towards its upcoming premium live event, SummerSlam 2025, which is now less than two weeks away. After the latest Saturday Night Main Event and Evolution 2, this is the second episode of RAW , and most of the action surrounding it is related directly to the upcoming PPV. Quite a few wrestlers from the RAW division made their presence known in tonight's episode, which saw the show begin with the Judgment Day getting to the venue where AJ Styles is working as the valet. He exchanges a few words with Dominik Mysterio before it finally begins. After making his return during the July 14 episode of RAW, Roman Reigns made yet another appearance at tonight's event at the Toyota Center Houston, in Houston, Texas. CM Punk was also present to send a message to GUNTHER, whom he will be facing in the upcoming mega event. With quite a few explosive matches in hand, the July 21 edition of RAW began on a pretty thrilling note as CM Punk took to the stage to address his next opponent, GUNTHER, whom he will be facing for the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. The opening segment is all about CM Punk addressing the crowd as he talks about his upcoming match with GUNTHER. While he acknowledges that his opponent is one of the best wrestlers in the world, and on his second World Heavyweight Championship reign, Punk will give it his all inside the ring because he is the Best in the World, and will never quit. Just then, GUNTHER comes in. He gets to the ring and addresses Punk directly, saying he is not there to insult anyone or create any drama. He will show Punk why he is the best in the world at SummerSlam with his results, not because the crowd calls him that. They exchange a few more words before The Ring General walks off after a mic drop. The show goes backstage, where Stephanie Vaquer, who won her match against Alba Fyre on last week's episode of SmackDown, is being interviewed. She gets interrupted by Naomi , who is set to face Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY at SummerSlam , after she cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase at the last minute at Evolution to become the new Women's World Champion. Naomi tells Vaquer that she will challenge her at Clash in Paris after she wins her triple-threat match at SummerSlam. After this exchange, fans are finally ready for the first match of the night. Rusev vs. Sheamus Rusev makes his entrance, followed by Sheamus. The latter starts the fight with a Brogue Kick through the gates, but Rusev dodges. It's a brawl from the very beginning, as they roll around the stage. Both use their signature moves to gain an upper hand over the other, and the crowd is fired up. At the end, Rusev drags Sheamus over after taking the turnbuckle cover off Unfortunately, things take a turn as Sheamus bounces Rusev's face into the turnbuckle, followed by a Brogue Kick. This one, Rusev couldn't dodge, and ended up in defeat. Sheamus wins via pinfall. We go backstage once more, where El Grande Americano is being interviewed by Byron Saxton, where he speaks in an European-inflected Spanish. He gets interrupted by Dragon Lee who calls him out for disrespecting luchadors. Americano says 'soy un luchador' and piefaces him, and soon enough, a brawl breaks out. WWE World Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Match New Day makes their entrance, followed by the Creed Brothers and LWO. Brutus Creed, Kofi Kingston, and Joaquin Wilde start the match. Creed attacks Kingston before tagging his brother in, but the New Day member comes back in to take out Wilde. Xavier Woods gets tagged in, who goes after Julius, and it's a Unicorn Stampede with quick tags. Suddenly, Ivy Nile is inside the ring and shoves Joaquin Wilde. Dragon Lee is there too, and then suddenly, El Grande Americano attacks Dragon Lee, but the Creeds soon pull him off and yell at him for attacking his own stablemate! LWO takes advantage of this distraction, and Joaquin Wilde does a folding press on Kofi Kingston, taking the win to become the #1 contender to the WWE World Tag Team Championship. The Latino World Order win via pinfall. Backstage, IYO SKY is seen with the Kabuki Warriors, and they wish each other luck. Stephanie Vaquer comes in and says that after IYO wins at SummerSlam, they can finally face each other in Paris. IYO says they don't have to wait that long to see who is better and proposes a match, which gets accepted. Elsewhere, RAW GM Adam Pearce is seen talking to Dom Mysterio and tells him it's time he faces AJ Styles, who is coincidentally working as a janitor behind them. Mysterio dodges the conversation, saying he is not cleared for a fight. Styles then runs into a defeated New Day when Grayson Waller comes in. Next, Becky Lynch makes her way to the ring and addresses a crowd that's booing her. She demands respect, saying she should be in New York for the premiere of her new movie, Happy Gilmore 2, but has to be in Houston because that was needed of her. She calls Lyra Valkyria selfish before The North Angel makes her entrance. After a back-and-forth, the two make a deal - Lynch says that if Valkyria loses at SummerSlam, she can never challenge her for the title again. Lyra has her own stipulations - no countout, no disqualification, there must be a winner! Lynch agrees. It is set to be a truly explosive experience at SummerSlam. Becky Lynch asks Valkyria to shake her hand, who sees through the trap and ducks the shot, hitting The Man with a Manhandle Slam. Then, Bayley, followed by The Judgment Day, makes their way in. WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are facing Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez of The Judgment Day. Bayley, at the very beginning, gets a nearfall on Perez, who immediately tags out to Rodriguez. A Role Model leads to Valkyria being tagged in. It's a back-and-forth with quick tags. The match goes on for quite a while, as no one seems ready to give in. Finally, with the one-arm powerbomb from Raquel Rodriguez on Bayley, the Judgment Day takes the win to retain their WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. The Judgment Day win via pinfall. After a backstage segment, where Sami Zayn gets interviewed by Gorilla, both he and Karrion Kross make their way into the ring. Meanwhile, Dom Mysterio gets an ultimatum from Adam Pearce - either he gets to medical and gets clear to finally face AJ Styles or relinquish his title. Karrion Kross vs. Sami Zayn After their fight at Night of Champions, the two are facing each other once more. Karrion Kross knows what he wants, but Zayn will not be easy to break. He targets Zayn's already injured ribs, which proves to be the right way to go. And just when it seemed like Zayn could gain the upper hand, Scarlett Bordeaux interrupts with a cheap shot kick to his ribs. At the end, Kross goes for a steel pipe to the ribs while the referee wasn't looking and a lateral press on Sami Zayn to take the win. Karrion Kross wins via pinfall. Backstage, AJ Styles and Adam Pearce are waiting for Dom to get cleared by medical. But before the medic can give them a verdict, Mysterio blindsides Styles and says he'll see him at SummerSlam! IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer Both champions are powerhouse performers and they bring it to the ring. SKY goes for a waistlock, Vaquer counters to a wristlock. Vaquer bends SKY down to try and break her bridge but the latter counters with a monkey flip. It's all clean and friendly, to see who is stronger, better. But soon, the Secret Hervice comes in, and though Vaquer fights them off, Chelsea Green attacks her from behind. Stephanie Vaquer wins via disqualification. Both Vaquer and SKY run Green and her Secret Hervice off, but Naomi attacks IYO from behind and shoves Vaquer, who gets attacked by the Secret Hervice once again. Naomi, on the other hand, is mounting punches on SKY, until Rhea Ripley comes in to make the save. She takes out Alba Fyre and Piper Niven before moving to Naomi and taking her out with a back suplex facebuster. And lastly, Chelsea Green gets the Riptide. The last segment of the night sees Paul Heyman make his entrance alongside the Bron 'n Bron Connection. Once the Wiseman for Roman Reigns, he is now Seth Rollins' Oracle. Reigns soon makes his entrance. Heyman says that he doesn't want to disrespect anyone and that he loves his Tribal Chief. He has a proposition, with Rollins out with 'injury' for a long time, there is a space for Reigns to fill, and they could have what they had before. Reigns seems to be pondering for a moment before he rains fire. The crowd is loud with "Asshole!' chants for Heyman and " OTC" chants for Reigns much to the latter's amusement. He takes the mic and says he once thought of Heyman as his Wiseman, but he is just a dumbass. He tells the Bron 'n Bron Connection that sometime down the line, Heyman is going to try to take credit for them, like he did with Reigns for creating the Tribal Chief. He acknowledged that Heyman had a part in him stepping into the ring, but he had none in him keeping the title - that was his family, the Bloodline. He said that Heyman thinks they are like any other faction he can make, but he can't make the Bloodline because that's family, that's god's work! Heyman was a business partner before Reigns made him part of the family, but he threw it away. Bron Breakker takes the mic to call The OTC old news, worthless. But Reigns is not having that. He said he didn't hear anything Bron said and dropped the mic to finally throw hands. Unfortunately, he is outnumbered, and Bron spears the Tribal Chief! But it's Jey Uso to the save, who sends the heels packing with some well-timed Stinger Splash and enzuigiri to end the night. Also Read: Is Seth Rollins' Injury Legitimate or a Masterclass in Action? Exploring the Possibilities Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Gunther turn babyface at Saturday Night's Main Event? WWE legends predict a shocking turn
Goldberg and Gunther (Image via WWE) As the stage is all set for Saturday Night's Main Event in Atlanta, all eyes are on Goldberg, who is rumored to wrestle his final match for the company. But there is another name generating quiet but massive interest, Gunther. With the imminent presence of Seth Rollins ' faction and a Money in the Bank briefcase in play, some wrestling veterans think the real story might be The Ring General flipping sides in the most unexpected way. For years, Gunther has dominated WWE with a brutal style and unmatched intensity. He's rarely lost and never needed backup. But now, with speculation being big, insiders believe WWE may be ready to push him into unfamiliar territory, as a baby face hero. Vince Russo and Coach discuss Gunther's possible shift in character Gunther has stayed a strong heel, but fans admire his honesty and in-ring skills. During The Coach and Bro Show, a fan asked if it would make sense for Gunther to save Goldberg from an attack by Seth Rollins and his faction, a moment that could spark a dramatic face turn. Vince Russo did not just entertain the idea. He backed it. 'That's not a bad case scenario whatsoever,' Russo said. Jelly Roll's SummerSlam Debut: What WWE Got Wrong! Russo and Coach debated how WWE's obsession with 'booking for the pop' can sometimes overshadow character protection, and pointed to Gunther as someone who might be suffering because of his "bulletproof" label. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo According to them, despite being one of the strongest booked heels, Gunther is now being put in vulnerable spots, tapping out to Jey Uso, losing to Sami Zayn, possibly setting the stage for a pivot. 'I'm afraid that Gunther has fallen into that same category,' Russo added, 'You get labeled bulletproof, and it becomes the kiss of death.' Konnan and Disco Inferno believe the faction war could change everything Meanwhile, on K100, Konnan and Disco Inferno explored what could unfold between Goldberg, Gunther, and Rollins' stable. With Rollins holding the briefcase, the power balance may be shifting. Disco suggested Gunther could lose his title unfairly and then seek revenge alone, setting up a perfect face turn. Konnan on: is Goldberg NOT retiring AND turning heel in WWE? 'I think Gunther's face turn is ripe for the taking because the heel faction has the briefcase. They can actually do that. They do it where Rollins cashes in on Gunther. Gunther goes from the hunter to the hunted to being the hunter of that [Rollins'] faction, you know, like a babyface going against three others with no help and not wanting any help. You know what I'm saying? I don't know. He could. It's out there,' Inferno said Goldberg and Gunther (Image via WWE) Konnan agreed that the dynamics are interesting and unpredictable, especially with Goldberg possibly bowing out, WWE needing new top-tier faces, and the faction having major heat. Whether Gunther turns face or not, something big could happen in Atlanta. With Goldberg's legacy at stake and Rollins' faction involved, this might be the start of a bold new chapter, and possibly WWE's next anti-hero. Also Read: WWE Legend Opines on Criticism for Goldberg's Swansong at Saturday Night's Main Event For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Goldberg vs Gunther: Why WWE may end the Icon's Career with a loss
Goldberg is set to wrestle his last match against Gunther in . Goldberg made his return to WWE last year, and shortly after, he announced that he would compete in his retirement match in 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Following minor setbacks and delays, the WCW legend is finally ready to grace the squared circle one last time. Moreover, he can even ride off into the sunset as the World Heavyweight Champion. However, standing in his way is the new titleholder, Gunther. With the career of The Ring General rising to new heights, a loss handed to Goldberg is just what he needs at this moment. Gunther defeating a legend like Goldberg is a major push for his career Gunther appeared on the June 16th edition of Monday Night RAW to celebrate his World Championship win over Jey Uso last week. His moment of glory was interrupted by the return of Goldberg. At first, the WWE Hall of Famer congratulated The Ring General on becoming a two-time World Champion. However, the mood quickly changed as he reminded Gunther of their altercation at the 2024 Bad Blood PLE. On that night, Gunther dragged Goldberg's entire family into the mix in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Having said that, Goldberg announced that he would conclude his business with Gunther in the same city, with a match against him at the July edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The match will be contested for the World Heavyweight Championship. Despite having the home field advantage, Goldberg walking out as the victor would not be a good booking for the company's future. Gunther is the future of the business and is amidst a massive heel run. A win over a legend like Goldberg would elevate his status further in WWE and garner more heat for him, beating the icon in his own hometown. For Goldberg, it could be his last chance for the business to showcase him as an in-ring competitor by putting over Gunther. Moreover, this could fetch The Ring General matches against more marquee names like Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and even John Cena on his farewell tour, which could be highly beneficial for his WWE run. With the stage set for a huge collision at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in Atlanta, it remains to be seen who will reign supreme when the bell rings. Also read:
