The latest episode of WWE Raw delivered several surprising moments, but it wasn’t a night of triumph for Jey Uso. In the main event, he defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther. Despite a hard-fought battle, Gunther emerged victorious, claiming the title. Jey Uso’s reign ended after 51 days.
WWE has expressed confidence in “The Ring General.” Fans are now speculating about Gunther’s future challengers. Here are three potential rivals who could face the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Goldberg:
The possibility of a match between Goldberg and Gunther has been discussed since last October’s Bad Blood event. Gunther had insulted the veteran, nearly leading to a physical confrontation before officials intervened. Goldberg announced in 2024 that his final WWE match would be in 2025. He’s reportedly training intensely, suggesting a comeback is imminent.
Goldberg’s return seems likely, with a potential title challenge against Gunther. The Night of Champions event in Saudi Arabia on June 28th, where Goldberg is very popular, could be a good venue. WWE is rumored to have plans for Goldberg’s final match, and a showdown at SummerSlam 2025 also seems possible.
Roman Reigns:
At WrestleMania 41, Paul Heyman betrayed Roman Reigns and CM Punk, siding with Seth Rollins. On the following Raw, Rollins, alongside Bron Breaker, targeted Reigns. Since then, Reigns has been absent from WWE TV. Speculation suggests a revenge storyline, but the direction could change.
Reigns could challenge Gunther upon his return. Meanwhile, CM Punk will face John Cena for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions. Reigns might feud with Rollins before pursuing the gold. A match between Reigns and Gunther would be a major event.
Brock Lesnar:
The future is uncertain under Triple H’s leadership, but rumors of Brock Lesnar’s return have fans hopeful. Lesnar hasn’t appeared on TV since his loss to Cody Rhodes in 2023. Fans are eager for his return.
A dream match between Lesnar and Gunther is highly anticipated. Gunther himself has expressed interest in a match with Brock multiple times. With Gunther as champion, this could be the perfect time for Lesnar’s comeback. A blockbuster match could be booked between the two at SummerSlam 2025. Triple H may already be planning this match.
