On February 3, 2026, WWE Raw fans in Philadelphia were stunned when AJ Styles’ theme music played, only to see Gunther emerge instead. The surprise appearance deflated the crowd’s hopes to witness ‘The Phenomenal One’ live, as Gunther not only replaced Styles but also mocked his signature pose on stage before making his way to the ring.
Gunther Provokes Fighters and Faces Off with Dragon Lee
Throughout the segment, Gunther taunted nearly everyone in his path. This provocation led to a confrontation with Dragon Lee, who briefly teamed with AJ Styles as WWE World Tag Team Champions for 70 days in late 2025. The altercation escalated into a brief brawl ending with Gunther choking Dragon Lee on the ring apron, showcasing his aggressive dominance.
Oh come on @Gunther_AUT 😩 pic.twitter.com/TY1gs1bsJv
OH NO 😨@Gunther_AUT with a relentless attack on Dragon Lee! pic.twitter.com/8QBLU2Ubdv
Additional Highlights from WWE Raw: Returns and Title Defenses
Among other notable moments on WWE Raw, Jimmy Uso made his return to the show, rekindling excitement among fans. Meanwhile, Oba Femi delivered a decisive win over the War Raiders while still being highlighted as a ‘free agent.’ Stephanie Vaquer introduced a new entrance theme and successfully defended her WWE Women’s World Title, further stirring interest in ongoing storylines.
Upcoming Matches and Wrestler Updates
Looking ahead to the February 9 WWE Raw, qualifying matches for the Elimination Chamber were announced, including a contest between Maxxine Dupri and Nattie. Meanwhile, Liv Morgan expressed her intention not to rush her Royal Rumble plans as she prepares for her upcoming appearance on February 6’s WWE SmackDown. These developments keep the WWE universe anticipating the next series of events following Gunther’s shocking interruption.
Oh come on @Gunther_AUT 😩 pic.twitter.com/TY1gs1bsJv
— WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2026
OH NO 😨@Gunther_AUT with a relentless attack on Dragon Lee! pic.twitter.com/8QBLU2Ubdv
— WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2026
