Since GUNTHER has been on a hot streak as of late, it is possible he could be looking for his next victim by WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas this April.
With GUNTHER already set to face off against AJ Styles at the Royal Rumble, there could be another major moment coming at WrestleMania 42 for The Ring General.
Here are six potential WWE WrestleMania 42 opponents for GUNTHER.
6. AJ Styles
With AJ Styles winding down his in-ring career in the coming months, he is already set to face off against GUNTHER at Royal Rumble 2026.
Since the match having big stakes on the line – AJ Styles’ WWE career – it could be that their meeting in Riyadh will not be a one and done.
The pair could continue to engage in an off-and-on feud leading up to WrestleMania 42 with a final showdown in Las Vegas that could prove historic.
Able to put on a legendary retirement match on the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’, a showdown with GUNTHER at WrestleMania 42 might end up the perfect WWE ending for AJ Styles.
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5. Chris Jericho
A potentially compelling rival for GUNTHER in early 2026 could be the returning legend, Chris Jericho.
If Jericho is set to return to WWE, perhaps he won’t arrive to join the Royal Rumble match but rather to help AJ Styles defeat GUNTHER.
Kicking off a storyline where the pair of veterans join forces, in the end there could be some mystery around whether or not Jericho is to be trusted.
That could lead to a potential legendary triple threat match between AJ Styles, Chris Jericho and GUNTHER at WrestleMania 42.
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4. Ilja Dragunov
One opponent for GUNTHER at WrestleMania 42 could be a familiar face from the past who could be a menacing main roster threat.
With interesting history between the pair, it could be that Ilja Dragunov is the most equipped member of the WWE roster to put a stop to GUNTHER’s reign of terror.
Having been the one to end GUNTHER’s historic NXT UK Title reign at NXT TakeOver 36 – and doing so by submission – it would seem Dragunov could have the Ring General’s number.
With the six other WWE stars ever to have claimed singles victory over GUNTHER reading as a who’s who of WWE – CM Punk, Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Bron Breakker (in NXT) and Chad Gable via count out – it could be anyone who comes back around.
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3. CM Punk
Another man on the very short list of WWE stars that have beaten GUNTHER during his time in the company is CM Punk.
Besting GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam 2025, the result was overshadowed by Seth Rollins’ return and Money in the Bank cash-in.
While Punk has since reclaimed the title, his feud with GUNTHER could use revisiting.
Possibly set to go another round, it could be a historic moment for the duo to go to battle again, this time in a main event of WrestleMania 42.
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2. Brock Lesnar
If recent rumors are to be believed, WWE WrestleMania 42 could end up hosting a massive dream match that could be for the first and only time.
With reports that Brock Lesnar’s recent return could be on his very own road to retirement, perhaps he will end up challenging GUNTHER at WrestleMania 42.
While the pair of heavy handed behemoths could certainly put on an amazing one time only match, it could be even more intriguing to see them engage in a series.
In a match that Lesnar could win, the duo could build to a rematch at SummerSlam 2026 – perhaps GUNTHER will still be the one to retire The Beast, just not quite yet.
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1. R-Truth
An outside bet for a big match against GUNTHER at WrestleMania 42 for a retirement match could be another legend in R-Truth.
With the recent contract situation leading to an outcry of fan support for R-Truth playing as a central storyline to an episode of WWE Unreal, there is still a lot of fan support for Ron Killings.
Potentially looking to close out his own WWE career in a big way, it might be a major moment for R-Truth to face off against GUNTHER in what could be an enjoyable and unique match for GUNTHER.
The very serious Ring General would be able to play polar opposite to the fun loving fan favorite R-Truth and add another name to the list of careers the Austrian has ended.
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