By Something isn’t adding up backstage about GUNTHER. According to WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, there is a “mild sense of frustration and confusion” surrounding how the former World Heavyweight Champion is being used on WWE SmackDown.
GUNTHER (Credits: Fightful)
WrestleVotes Radio reports that sources within WWE say his current direction has raised questions among those in creative — especially considering the momentum he was riding following his string of retirement matches and his move to the blue brand. GUNTHER, one of the most dominant performers of the modern era, seemed positioned for a top-of-the-card run after retiring several legends.
The Ring General’s Puzzling Booking
The report stops short of naming specific names behind the frustration, but the concern is notable given GUNTHER’s track record. The Austrian powerhouse’s reign as Intercontinental Champion and his subsequent world title runs made him one of WWE’s most protected stars — so any apparent cooling of his presentation naturally raises eyebrows.
The report also surfaced John Cena’s comments on how WWE has been using “The Ring General” — significant because GUNTHER was the man who retired the 17-time World Champion. Cena weighing in on GUNTHER’s current status only adds weight to the conversation about whether WWE is fully capitalizing on the star.
What’s Next for GUNTHER?
“Frustration and confusion” is a phrase wrestling fans know well from past backstage stories, but the “mild” qualifier suggests this isn’t a crisis — more a creative itch that something better could be happening with one of the roster’s best. With major premium live events on the horizon, there is still plenty of runway for WWE to course-correct GUNTHER’s trajectory on SmackDown.
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Source: Fightful — read the full story there.
