WWE Teases Gunther's Post-WrestleMania 42 Feud

Tension between Gunther and Paul Heyman hints at a potential clash with Brock Lesnar.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:06am

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WWE has seemingly planted the seeds for Gunther's next feud after WrestleMania 42, where he is set to face Seth Rollins. During a backstage segment on Monday Night Raw, Gunther told Paul Heyman that he needs more than a simple 'thank you' for agreeing to the Rollins match, hinting at a potential clash with Brock Lesnar, who has been aligned with Heyman in recent months.

Why it matters

Gunther has been on a run of defeating aging wrestling stars, and a feud with Lesnar, one of the biggest names in WWE, would be a major storyline for the 'Ring General' after his WrestleMania match. Lesnar is also scheduled to face rising star Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, so a potential Gunther-Lesnar clash could happen at a future pay-per-view like SummerSlam.

The details

During a backstage segment on Monday Night Raw, Paul Heyman thanked Gunther for agreeing to face Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 42. However, Gunther told Heyman that he needs far more than a simple 'thank you.' This tension strongly hints at a future clash between Gunther and Brock Lesnar, who has been loosely affiliated with Heyman and The Vision faction in recent months. Lesnar is scheduled to face rising star Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, and regardless of the outcome, 'The Beast' could target Gunther going into SummerSlam, which will be held in Minneapolis, where Lesnar had a decorated NCAA wrestling run.

  • Gunther is set to face Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 42 on April 6, 2026.
  • Brock Lesnar is scheduled to clash with Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42 on April 6, 2026.
  • SummerSlam 2026 will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The players

Gunther

A professional wrestler known as 'The Ring General' who has been on a run of defeating aging wrestling stars in WWE.

Seth Rollins

A professional wrestler who is set to face Gunther at WrestleMania 42.

Paul Heyman

A professional wrestling personality known as 'The Oracle' who has been aligned with Brock Lesnar in recent months.

Brock Lesnar

A professional wrestler known as 'The Beast' who is scheduled to face Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42.

Oba Femi

A rising professional wrestling star who is set to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42.

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What they’re saying

“Gunther initially accepted Heyman's gratitude before telling 'The Oracle' that he needs far more than a simple 'thank you'.”

— Gunther

What’s next

Regardless of the outcome of Brock Lesnar's match with Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, 'The Beast' could target Gunther going into SummerSlam 2026, which will be held in Minneapolis, where Lesnar had a decorated NCAA wrestling run.

The takeaway

This segment on Monday Night Raw suggests that WWE is already laying the groundwork for Gunther's next major feud after WrestleMania 42, potentially setting up a clash between the 'Ring General' and the legendary Brock Lesnar. A Gunther-Lesnar match would be a marquee bout that could take place at a future pay-per-view like SummerSlam.