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Austria's WWE heavyweight, Gunther, is once again making headlines, but not for the top-tier victories we've grown accustomed to. After his humiliating defeat at Wrestlemania against Jey Uso, things took a turn for the worse.
Life post-Wrestlemania has been rocky for Gunther. A disappointing tapping out against Uso in a sleeper hold ended his glorious reign. On a heated Monday Night Raw, the 37-year-old lost it. His first target? Commentator extraordinaire, Michael Cole. Next on the list? None other than his buddy, Pat McAfee, who was left seeing stars. These actions could land Gunther in some seriously hot water.
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As for Gunther, his career has been a rollercoaster since his WrestleMania loss. Here's what you need to know:
- Pat McAfee Showdown at Backlash 2025: Gunther racked up a win against Pat McAfee in their grudge match at Backlash, despite the standing ovation McAfee earned for his performance.
- Disciplinary Action: Gunther's aggressive outburst after the match landed him a hefty fine and an indefinite suspension from Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. However, McAfee later spoke up to have the suspension lifted for a rematch.
- Mellowing Out: The rough-around-the-edges Gunther is showing signs of a character shift, displaying more respect and hints of a babyface transformation in his interactions with newer faces like Logan Paul and even McAfee following their match.
- Goldberg Resurrection: There were whispers of Goldberg potentially making a comeback to go head-to-head with Gunther, which could shake up Gunther's storylines. However, no solid confirmation has been issued regarding Goldberg's return or timeline.
In all honesty, Gunther's career has undergone a series of ups and downs, but there's still plenty of room for development in the ongoingly intriguing storylines that unfold for him in the WWE.
- Following his loss at Wrestlemania, Gunther's career in sports entertainment has experienced significant loss, including a heated confrontation with commentator Michael Cole and a suspension from Raw.
- Despite the recent setbacks, Gunther shows signs of a character shift and could potentially face a resurgent Goldberg, adding more drama and unpredictability to his ongoing storylines in the WWE.