WWE Quietly Scrapped Blockbuster Nick Aldis Program On SmackDown – Report

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A similar plan was apparently being discussed last year backstage, according to a report from WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, the idea of Nick Aldis being an active wrestler has been discussed quite a few times backstage, most recently in 2025. On that occasion, there was a pitch to pit him against Solo Sikoa. However, the idea was scrapped.

Another report from the same source has claimed that Nick Aldis is being discussed to feud against Gunther. The report also noted that despite what most believe, Aldis would likely get in the fight himself instead of appointing a proxy.

Gunther recently threatened Nick Aldis after their altercation at WWE Night of Champions

Nick Aldis is currently not active in his role as SmackDown manager, owing to the tussle he got in with Gunther at Night of Champions.

This, as many believe, points to a feud between The Ring General and Aldis soon. The two had gotten very physical at the recent PLE, following which Aldis was placed on administrive leave and Adam Pearce was left with the charge to handle SmackDown in its GM’s absence.

Meanwhile, Gunther has not made any attempts to hide his disdain for Nick Aldis. Taking to Instagram recently, he posted a video which showed him demolishing anyone who had stepped in his way in WWE, including names like John Cena and AJ Styles. The video ended with the threatening message:

“Never disrespect me.”

As of now, Gunther has his sights set on Nick Aldis. It remains to be seen what he does next in WWE. It will be interesting to see if Aldis has his own plans to take on one of the most dominant names in WWE.

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