Gunther has experienced constant setbacks with WWE since scoring his championship success at WrestleMania 41. The World Heavyweight Championship was transferred to Jey Uso by defeating Gunther, who ruled for 258 days before his title loss. Jay Uso secured victory in this year's Men's Royal Rumble match,h thus choosing Gunther to face at WrestleMania. The wrestler captured his very first World Championship belt ever since starting his career.
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The defeat that Gunther suffered filled him with enormous disappointment and frustration. He delivered an impromptu physical attack against Raw commentators Michael Cole and Pat McAfee on a broadcasting show. Cole made it known to the public that Gunther needed to be terminated from WWE employment. Due to the escalation in this situation, WWE decided to take severe disciplinary measures against its former World Heavyweight Champion.
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Big Announcement from WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce
Gunther initially attacked Michael Cole. Pat McAfee made a futile attempt to shield his colleague until Gunther attacked him anyway. The attack resulted in Gunther putting McAfee through serious harm by strangling him. The show required both Cole and McAfee to receive urgent medical examinations. Viewers had seldom witnessed this vicious side of Gunther within his WWE career.
WWE later posted a video of Adam Pearce on social media. He stated,
"By now, you've all seen what happened between Gunther, Michael Cole, and Pat McAfee on Raw. First and foremost, Pat and Cole are okay. Pat is covering the NFL Draft, and Cole is preparing for Raw. Gunther's actions were disgraceful and reprehensible. You have only yourself to blame for your loss at WrestleMania. Gunther has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended indefinitely."
What Will Gunther’s Future Look Like in WWE?
The performances Gunther delivered have established an impressive beginning to his WWE career. WWE identifies him as one of their premier performing superstars in their line-up. The upcoming WWE Backlash 2025 event on May 10 features strong predictions that Guether will battle Pat McAfee as his next match. McAfee previously competed in WWERing battles and proved his exceptional athletic ability to fans. Gunther faces a new opportunity to challenge McAfee instead of his earlier matches.
Since its inception Raw brand has been the home of Gunther. Major transformations seem to potentially loom over his professional future. The WWE management team may switch Gunther to the SmackDown brand. The WWE TV absence of Gunther seems likely due to his currently active suspension. His first appearance following any absence will take him directly to SmackDown.