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Gunther helped Paul Heyman take down Seth Rollins in the absence of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed at WrestleMania 42. In return, The Oracle got the former Imperium leader a world title shot. The Ring General blindsided Rhodes on an episode of SmackDown, making things personal between them.
Last week, WWE organized a contract signing segment for Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther at Clash in Italy. However, The Ring General delayed the signing to play mind games with The Prodigal Son. Meanwhile, Royce Keys showed up and expressed interest in challenging for the gold.
Nick Aldis booked Gunther and Keys in a number one contender’s match on SmackDown. The Monstar ultimately lost to the former World Heavyweight Champion due to interference from Solo Sikoa. Following the contest, The American Nightmare got his revenge on Gunther, as he took him out with a Cross Rhodes.
With a little over a week to go before the high-profile title match in Italy, Cody Rhodes will appear on this week’s WWE SmackDown. In this article, we will discuss three things The American Nightmare can do on the blue show this week.
#3. Cody Rhodes & Royce Keys vs. Gunther & Solo Sikoa could be booked
WWE might want to give fans a preview of Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes before their big championship match on May 31. Hence, the duo could collide in an all-star tag team contest on tonight’s WWE SmackDown.
After the events of last week’s show, Rhodes could join forces with his fellow former AEW star Royce Keys. The Monstar arguably has a score to settle with Solo Sikoa after he inadvertently cost him a title shot last Friday. Moreover, he has his fair share of differences with The Austrian Anomaly.
WWE could book a fiery promo segment featuring Rhodes, Keys, Gunther, and Sikoa on tonight’s SmackDown. This could lead to Nick Aldis announcing a tag team match as the main event of the program.
Keys and Rhodes are among the top babyfaces on SmackDown. Meanwhile, Gunther and The Street Champion of the Island are two of the top bad guys on the brand. Hence, it would make sense for them to square off in a tag team contest.
A potential tag team match could allow the creative team to continue both the Undisputed WWE Title storyline and the ever-evolving relationship between Sikoa and Keys.
The former TNT Champion could pin Sikoa to secure the win for his side after losing to Gunther on last week’s show. This would enable Keys to retain his momentum.
#2. Gunther and Paul Heyman could verbally obliterate Cody Rhodes
Clash in Italy is nine days away as of this writing. Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther is among the marquee matches booked for the show. While WWE has done a stellar job building up the contest, the creative team could intensify the feud even further on tonight’s SmackDown.
Paul Heyman has clarified that he is not Gunther’s manager, and he got him a title shot as a favor. However, The Oracle acted as The Austrian Anomaly’s mouthpiece two weeks ago on SmackDown in a promo segment against Cody Rhodes.
Heyman knows that having a solid relationship with Gunther would be beneficial for him and The Vision. Hence, he could decide to help the former World Heavyweight Champion in his ongoing feud against The American Nightmare.
On tonight’s WWE SmackDown, Heyman and Gunther could join forces again to obliterate Cody Rhodes on the microphone. The Oracle knows Rhodes’ weaknesses better than most WWE Superstars due to his relationship with The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. He could use their history to play mind games with the champion tonight.
Gunther and The Oracle could launch a verbal onslaught on Rhodes to gain a psychological advantage ahead of the title match in Italy. WWE has yet to deliver a fiery promo segment in the title storyline. This week’s show could finally showcase a heated angle to capture fans’ interest.
#1. Cody Rhodes and Gunther might engage in a pull-apart brawl
Over the years, WWE has booked several pull-apart brawls to intensify high-profile feuds. Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker’s hard-hitting scuffle from an episode of RAW in 2015 is a prime example of how such angles escalate rivalries to new heights.
Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes is a dream match for many fans. It is a showdown between two of the biggest stars of the modern era. Therefore, WWE should pull out all the stops to make the feud memorable. One way to accomplish the goal is by booking a must-see segment mere days before the contest.
Tonight on WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Gunther could engage in a barbaric brawl, reminding fans of the iconic tussles of the Attitude Era. The two could use foreign objects and underhanded tactics to gain the upper hand before their title match in Turin.
The potential pull-apart brawl could allow WWE to conclude SmackDown on a cliffhanger and increase fans’ excitement ahead of Clash in Italy.
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