Gunther reacts with 1-word message to the announcement of defending his World Heavyweight Championship against archrival in a steel cage at historic arena
Gunther will put his title on the line against former World Champion ahead of RAW's debut on Netflix in January.
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Gunther has been a dominant World Heavyweight Champion since capturing the title at SummerSlam. As he looks ahead to entering the new year as champion, a major challenge looms. It has been announced that The Ring General will face his arch-nemesis, Damian Priest, in a highly anticipated showdown at the historic Madison Square Garden later this month.
Taking to X, the World Heavyweight Champion shared the official poster for his upcoming clash at Madison Square Garden. In a surprising twist, the match will take place inside a ‘Steel Cage,’ raising the stakes for both competitors. Priest has unexpectedly proven himself to be a formidable challenger, pushing Gunther to his limits in their previous encounters.
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In addition to his showdown at MSG, Gunther will defend his title in back-to-back steel cage matches during the WWE Holiday Tour. After facing Priest at MSG, Gunther will take on CM Punk in Chicago for the World Heavyweight Championship, also inside a steel cage. This event will feature a first-ever match between The Best in the World and Ludwig Kaiser.
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— GUNTHER (@Gunther_AUT) December 21, 2024
Moreover, Gunther has already secured two singles victories and one win in a triple threat match against Priest. This upcoming match presents another opportunity for The Punisher to redeem himself against the Austrian powerhouse. With the intense animosity between the two, all eyes will be on how this next chapter in their rivalry unfolds.
Gunther to drop his World Heavyweight Championship ahead of WrestleMania 41?
Gunther has regained his momentum after a brief slump following his loss to Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel. With his current surge, fans are expecting a major display from The Ring General on the road to WrestleMania. However, there’s still a possibility that he could lose his World Championship before the grand event in Las Vegas.
There is a possibility that Gunther might face WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg at WrestleMania. Following their intense interaction at Bad Blood, a showdown between the two is expected down the line. However, WWE could choose to use the World Title to elevate another rivalry instead of Gunther vs. Goldberg, which already stands as a major clash on its own.
There is a possibility that WWE could place the World Title on either CM Punk or Seth Rollins. Given that WWE initially planned a World Title match between the two for WrestleMania XL, the company may revisit this idea for the upcoming event. Additionally, if The Ring General loses his title to Punk or Rollins, his credibility would remain intact, as both challengers are top-tier competitors.
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