Update on Gunther’s status for WWE WrestleMania 42 amid internet speculation

Gunther has not appeared on WWE television over the past few weeks. Sources told Bodyslam.net that Gunther’s feud with Dragon Lee was originally intended to lead into a program with Rey Mysterio, culminating in a match at WrestleMania 42. However, Rey has been out of action due to a rib injury. According to WrestleVotes Radio, … Read more

What is being said about Gunther’s match for WWE WrestleMania 42

As seen during the March 2nd 2026 edition of WWE RAW, Gunther defeated Dragon Lee in a singles match. During an episode of WrestleVotes Radio, the following was stated in regards to Gunther’s match for WWE WrestleMania 42… “Undetermined. Not something 100% I’ve heard. Don’t know where they’re going to go. Could easily be Rey … Read more

WWE Raw results (2/23): Powell’s live review of the tribute to AJ Styles, Brock Lesnar’s return, the final Elimination Chamber qualifiers

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet) WWE Raw (Episode 1,709)Atlanta, Georgia, at State Farm ArenaStreamed live February 23, 2026, on Netflix [Hour One] The broadcast team duo of Michael Cole and Corey Graves stood in the ring for the AJ Styles tribute, when Gunther interrupted them. Gunther walked out via the main floor and told … Read more

AJ Styles Retires At WWE Royal Rumble 2026

WWE AJ Styles has officially retired at today’s WWE Royal Rumble 2026 premium live event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Styles faced GUNTHER in a match today with the stiplulation that if GUNTHER won, Styles would have to retire. That’s exactly what happened as GUNTHER adds Styles to a list that already included Goldberg and John … Read more

What is being said about AJ Styles’ retirement plans following deleted Instagram post from Shinsuke Nakamura

As seen during Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24th 2026, AJ Styles defeated Shinsuke Nakamura. Styles will now face Gunther in a career-threatening match at the Royal Rumble. In a post via Instagram that he later deleted, Nakamura revealed that Styles told him he was planning to retire at the Rumble. Dave Meltzer of … Read more

WWE May Have a Backup Plan to Protect Both AJ Styles and GUNTHER at Royal Rumble

AJ Styles’ WWE career is officially on the line at the 2026 Royal Rumble, and the stakes couldn’t be more serious. WWE has confirmed that Styles will face GUNTHER in a high-profile singles match, with the stipulation that a loss would end Styles’ in-ring career. This development caught fans off guard, as many expected Styles … Read more