3 Stipulations Gunther can choose for his rematch with Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown

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Here are three stipulations that Gunther can choose for his rematch against Cody Rhodes:

#3. No Holds Barred

One of the potential stipulations could be a No Holds Barred match where there are no rules, no countouts, and no disqualifications. A stipulation like that allows full use of weapons or the environment. This perfectly aligns with Gunther’s mindset after feeling victimized by WWE’s incompetent referees at Clash in Italy. For a wrestler whose entire philosophy centers on physical dominance, eliminating disqualification would serve two purposes.

Firstly, it would allow The Ring General to weaponize his surroundings, turning steel chairs, steps and barriers into potent instruments without fear of a referee’s intervention. Secondly, it would neutralize any outside interference or desperate visual saves, such as rope breaks, something which was heavily factored into the outcome of Gunther’s Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy.

By choosing this environment, the Austrian can therefore ensure that the referee is reduced to a mere bystander, whose only job is to count a 3 fall or signal a submission. This environment perfectly suits The Ring General’s heavy-handed style, forcing The American Nightmare into a lawless brawl where survival relies purely on pain tolerance.

#2. Falls Count Anywhere

Gunther is one of the superstars who thrives when he can corner his opponent. And expanding the canvas to the entire arena allows him to hunt Cody Rhodes across concrete floors, at the ramps, or in backstage corridors. Therefore, he could pick a Falls Count Anywhere stipulation for his upcoming match, as it would allow him to turn the entire arena into a battlefield. Most importantly, the referee wouldn’t have the authority to stop him, giving the Austrian a free hand.

In a standard match, Rhodes can use the ropes to build momentum for a signature springboard or the disaster kicks. However, those athletic advantages evaporate in the unstructured chaos of a Falls Count Anywhere, where most of the match might take place outside the ring. Moreover, Gunther’s hard-hitting chops become exponentially more dangerous when executed against unforgiving hard surfaces like staging equipment or concrete barricades.

This brutal stipulation therefore validates The Ring General’s desire to systematically break Cody Rhodes down in an environment where the champion cannot escape or recede the pace. Besides, The American Nightmare would have a greater chance of losing the Undisputed WWE Championship, as a pinfall can occur anywhere outside the ring.

#1. Last Man Standing

A Last Man Standing match represents the absolute pinnacle of Gunther’s physical ideology, and there is a very good reason he picks this stipulation. The Ring General does not just want to win the coveted title, but he also wants to prove that his opponent cannot withstand the pure violence of his offense. This stipulation requires beating an opponent so severely that they cannot stand on their feet before the referee’s ten-count.

Therefore, a Last Man Standing match completely eliminates the possibility of fluke roll-ups or controversial rope break finishes like the one that cost Gunther at Clash in Italy. It perfectly matches The Ring General’s methodical pace, allowing him to repeatedly drop Cody Rhodes with a clothesline or multiple chops or devastating powerbombs, letting the referee’s count do the work while Rhodes desperately gasps for air.

Picking the stipulation would send a clear psychological message that Gunther intends to push Cody Rhodes’ resilience to its absolute breaking point. Therefore, a Last Man Standing Match would give The Ring General more advantage due to his brawling wrestling style that demands grueling physicality and an iron man performance.

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