On June 9, 2025, GUNTHER regained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Jey Uso in the headline match during WWE Raw, held at the PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The Jey Uso WWE World Heavyweight Championship match saw GUNTHER secure victory using his renowned sleeper hold, forcing Uso to lose consciousness and clinching the coveted title once more.
GUNTHER’s Path Back to the Top
Known as “The Ring General,” GUNTHER had previously held the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and is celebrated for his historic reign as the longest-serving WWE Intercontinental Champion. He earned his latest championship opportunity a few weeks prior, following strong performances that positioned him as the top contender for the Raw brand’s highest prize. This highly anticipated contest against Jey Uso was showcased during the first episode of Raw after the Money In The Bank 2025 event aired on Netflix.
Key Moments in the Main Event
The crowd in Phoenix witnessed a fiercely contested bout between GUNTHER and “Main Event” Jey Uso. Throughout the match, Uso fought valiantly, but GUNTHER demonstrated his technical prowess and resilience. The dramatic climax occurred when GUNTHER applied his signature sleeper hold on Uso, resulting in the referee calling the match as Uso passed out. With this win, GUNTHER reclaimed the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, cementing his position among the elite performers in WWE today.
What Lies Ahead for WWE and Its Superstars
With GUNTHER’s victory, attention now shifts to potential challengers eager to dethrone him and new storylines set to unfold on future episodes of WWE Raw. The outcome also sparks interest in upcoming events at the PHX Arena in Arizona and spotlights other notable names like Ron Killings, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Sami Zayn, and King & Queen Of The Ring tournament participants. As the WWE landscape evolves, fans and competitors alike will be watching to see who steps up against the newly re-crowned champion and how this win reshapes the championship scene moving forward.
