Gunther, known as The Career Killer for ending three prominent wrestling careers within a year, has indicated his desire to retire Brock Lesnar next. During an interview on The Morning Shift, the former World Champion was asked who he would like to retire next. Instead of answering directly, Gunther turned the question back to the hosts, who mentioned Lesnar as a top candidate. Gunther welcomed the suggestion and hinted that this confrontation might be set for a major event, possibly SummerSlam.
When asked about retiring Lesnar, Gunther remarked,
“That’s a good one, right? We’ll see. I think there are a bunch of examples of people who overstay their welcome, who just hang on a little bit too much, who chase one moment too much. It seems like there is a big amount of people to choose from,”
—Gunther, illustrating his view that some wrestlers, including Lesnar, might be lingering in the spotlight longer than necessary but without naming him outright.
Speculation Builds Around Brock Lesnar’s Potential Retirement
The timing of Gunther’s remarks is notable as Brock Lesnar is scheduled to appear on the upcoming episode of Raw. This could be the beginning of a new WrestleMania feud or at least a preview of a future rivalry between Lesnar and Gunther. The buzz is further fueled by reports suggesting Lesnar may retire this year, following high-profile exits from wrestlers like John Cena, Goldberg, and AJ Styles.
John Cena has implied that Lesnar’s final in-ring match could take place at SummerSlam, the event with which Lesnar has become closely associated. This adds weight to the speculation that a showdown with Gunther may be a highlight of that event, marking the potential end of Lesnar’s wrestling career.
Gunther’s Longstanding Desire for a Match Against Lesnar
Before establishing himself as The Career Killer, Gunther openly expressed his wish to face Brock Lesnar in the ring. At that time, it was uncertain whether Lesnar would return to WWE. Now, with Lesnar’s comeback confirmed and talks of retirement circulating, it seems inevitable that a match between the two will happen within the next major WWE events, whether at WrestleMania, SummerSlam, or another stage. The question now centers on the timing rather than the possibility of this clash.
