Former World Champion Gunther has been absent from WWE tv since defeating Dragon Lee on the March 2nd, 2026 version of Raw. His standing for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas stays unclear following WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio’s harm.
As per WrestleVotes Radio on FightfulSelect.com, WWE sources indicated Gunther continues to be anticipated to have a considerable function at WrestleMania 42. However, his participation now relies on whether or not Rey Mysterio receives medical clearance.
Original WrestleMania Plans Derailed
Gunther’s authentic WrestleMania 42 plans included a feud with Dragon Lee that will culminate in a match towards Rey Mysterio. Those plans have been disrupted when Mysterio suffered a rib harm earlier than the Royal Rumble.
Mysterio has not wrestled since January as a result of harm. Without Mysterio’s clearance, Gunther’s WrestleMania 42 match stays in query.
Recent Activity and Absence
Gunther retired AJ Styles on the 2026 Royal Rumble in his most up-to-date high-profile look. He then defeated Dragon Lee on the March 2 version of Raw earlier than disappearing from programming.
The former World Heavyweight Champion has not appeared on WWE tv since, together with lacking the March sixteenth Raw. ‘The Ring General’ has competed in championship matches on the final three WrestleManias earlier than 42.
Gunther misplaced the World Heavyweight Championship to Jey Uso final April. Two years in the past, he misplaced the Men’s Intercontinental Championship to Sami Zayn at WrestleMania.
