Gunther tipped to retire WWE veteran at WrestleMania 42

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His absence has raised a concern over his participation at the Show of Shows in Las Vegas. It was reported that the plan was for him to face Rey Mysterio at the event but the luchador’s rib injury has put those plans in jeopardy.

Meanwhile, Hall of Famer Bully Ray addressed the situation around the former Intercontinental champion’s WrestleMania opponent on the Busted Open Podcast. Bully pitched an idea to have an open challenge for him which would be answered by a veteran and it will carry a stipulation.

“Gunther’s been retiring talent left and right. Correct. I would now do Gunther’s open challenge at WrestleMania with the stipulation, whoever accepts the open challenge, if they lose, must retire,” he said.

Bully Ray said all WWE has to do is to look for a veteran name who could come in for a short match at WrestleMania.

“Now, I would look for a veteran wrestler that could come in, get a pop, work five minutes, get beat, and now Gunther’s retired somebody else,” he added.

The decorated tag team star pitched the likes of Road Dogg and Rob Van Dam to step up to the Ring General.

Gunther broke his silence amid WWE absence

After a dominant run that saw him retire John Cena and AJ Styles in two months, Gunther finds himself without an opponent heading into the biggest show of the year.

This concern has been amplified due to his absence from WWE programming in recent weeks. While uncertainity remains around his WrestleMania status, the Career Killer took to Instagram to break his silence.

He posted a photo of himself along with a two-word message, “Moving forward,” possibly suggesting a different direction for him at WrestleMania 42 after Rey Mysterio’s unfortunate injury.

If you use quotes from this article, please credit the Busted Open Podcast and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.