Srinagar: WWE Universe may finally witness the long-teased Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther clash, as betting markets and insider reports point to WrestleMania 42 as the stage for the colossal encounter.
In a new WWE teaser for the upcoming premium live event, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and CM Punk were spotlighted as the company’s biggest draws heading into next year’s Showcase of the Immortals.
While Reigns is rumored to continue his rivalry with Seth Rollins or The Vision, and CM Punk could be locked in a feud with Jey Uso, The Beast Incarnate might have his next challenge lined up — against Gunther, the “Ring General.”
According to MyBookie, Gunther currently leads the betting odds as the favorite to face Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, marking a potential revival of a storyline originally slated for WrestleMania 40.
Fightful Select reported that WWE had earlier planned this matchup, but Lesnar’s creative direction was halted following legal complications linked to a lawsuit against Vince McMahon filed by former employee Janel Grant.
With Lesnar now legally cleared and expected to return, WWE’s creative team is said to be revisiting the long-awaited “Beast vs. General” showdown.
If WWE proceeds with the idea of Gunther defeating John Cena in the latter’s possible farewell match — another rumored WrestleMania moment — it could perfectly set the stage for Gunther to cement his legacy as the man who conquers legends, including Lesnar.
Fans have clamored for a Lesnar vs. Gunther dream match ever since their brief yet intense stare-down at the 2023 Royal Rumble. With momentum, timing, and storytelling aligning, WrestleMania 42 might finally deliver on that promise.
