Brock Lesnar’s return to WWE has positioned him as a near-unstoppable competitor, marked by his recent dominant victory over John Cena with an F5. As anticipation grows around a potential bout between Lesnar and Cena, the major obstacle to Lesnar’s WWE comeback threat appears to be former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.
Gunther, also known as the Ring General, held a prestigious world title reign before it was cut short at SummerSlam Night 1 when he lost to CM Punk. During that match, Gunther sustained a broken nose—a significant injury confirmed by WWE following the event—that likely affected his performance and outcome.
Details on Gunther’s recovery timeframe have not been made public, but speculation already centers on a future rivalry between him and Lesnar once he returns. The 37-year-old Austrian star boasts victories over several top WWE names and notably defeated Goldberg in Goldberg’s career-ending match. Furthermore, Gunther has publicly expressed interest in challenging Lesnar, setting the stage for a high-profile feud.
In interviews, Gunther described Lesnar as the ultimate adversary, likening him to a final boss from a video game. This comparison reflects the tension and excitement surrounding the possibility of a Lesnar vs. Gunther showdown, especially since the two briefly locked eyes during the 2023 Men’s Royal Rumble. WWE insiders revealed that a match between the two was once planned but called off when Lesnar took time off after SummerSlam 2023.
Now that Lesnar is back on WWE programming, expectations are rising for a confrontation between these two dominant forces. The Ring General’s credentials and recent successes suggest he stands a solid chance not only to challenge Lesnar but potentially to defeat him in a singles match. Gunther’s eventual return will be critical to assessing whether he can halt Lesnar’s momentum after recovering from his nose injury.
Prospects of Gunther’s Accelerated Return to Face Brock Lesnar
Following SummerSlam, WWE announced on RAW that Gunther would be sidelined indefinitely due to the severity of his injury. Despite this announcement, WWE promotional materials still list Gunther as part of the upcoming Clash in Paris Premium Live Event. This inconsistency has raised questions about whether Gunther might return sooner than expected or if plans for his participation were canceled without removing his name from advertisements.
The Clash in Paris is scheduled for August 31, 2025, at Paris La Défense Arena, and Gunther’s presence there would mark a significant moment in his comeback. The current ambiguity around his status fuels uncertainty about the timing of his return, leaving fans and analysts unsure when a match against Brock Lesnar might be officially booked.
Gunther’s potential comeback from injury holds considerable importance for WWE’s future storylines, as his ability to challenge Lesnar threatens to redefine the power dynamics in the promotion. With Brock Lesnar resuming his role as a dominant force, Gunther’s status as possibly the only viable roadblock adds a compelling layer of tension to WWE’s next chapter.
“In an interview, Gunther even marked Lesnar as the end boss, similar to what a video game has.” —Anonymous Source
