“The Career Killer,” Gunther, is living up to his moniker. Within the span of two months, the Ring General ended two of the most illustrious careers in pro wrestling. On December 13, 2025, he made John Cena tap out, and soon after that heartbreaking retirement, Gunther put AJ Styles to sleep at Royal Rumble 2026.
Despite a legendary run of dominance, the former NXT UK Champion currently has no definitive path to Mania. He failed to win the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match, jeopardizing his chances of competing for the World Title at The Show of Shows. Although he could participate in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, Gunther is unlikely to challenge for the top prize.
However, the Road to WrestleMania has only just begun, and Gunther has a long journey ahead. On that note, let’s look at 4 options for the Ring General at The Show of Shows.
#4. Gunther Could Face Dragon Lee
This one doesn’t have the “big fight” feel you’d typically expect from a match involving Gunther, but it makes total sense. The Career Killer retired AJ Styles, former Tag Team partner and close friend of Dragon Lee. Lee also confronted the former World Heavyweight Champion, but he was ruthlessly choked out.
Triple H is likely to treat this as a TV feud, and the luchador is probably just a minor obstacle on the Ring General’s Road to Mania. However, if Hunter sees potential in Lee, this could translate into a WrestleMania feud. On the odd chance that the bout happens at The Grandest Stage of Them All, Gunther is likely to make quick work of his smaller foe.
