NEW DELHI:
WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther, who recently returned to Monday Night RAW after a brief hiatus, has thrown his hat into the Royal Rumble ring, leading to a fiery response from none other than CM Punk. The anticipation for the Men's Royal Rumble match just reached a new level as Punk referenced an infamous tweet concerning Gunther's name change and teased an encounter in the upcoming event.
Gunther took time off from WWE television following the December 18th episode of Monday Night RAW. The hiatus was attributed to the joyous celebration of Gunther and Jinny, marking the birth of their first child as a couple. The return of the Intercontinental Champion on this week's RAW was met with excitement from fans eager to see the Ring General back in action.
During his return, Gunther didn't hold back, delivering a heated heel promo on fellow WWE Superstars. He criticized the ongoing discussions about the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, reminding everyone that he was the first participant in last year's Royal Rumble and narrowly missed victory. The Ring General then declared his intent to be part of this year's Royal Rumble match.
CM Punk, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, took to his Instagram story to react to the news of Gunther's participation in the Men's Royal Rumble. Punk expressed sympathy for the other 28 competitors, referencing a tweet by Keith Lee when Gunther had just changed his name from Walter. In the post, Punk playfully warned Gunther that he would be seeing him in the Royal Rumble.
"Man…if what I’m hearing is real…poor 28 other guys. See you in the Rumble, @gunther_WWE," Punk wrote, adding a touch of anticipation and intrigue to the already star-studded Royal Rumble match.
With the likes of CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and now Gunther in the mix, the Men's Royal Rumble is shaping up to be a must-watch event. Wrestling enthusiasts are now buzzing with excitement, wondering if Gunther will indeed cross paths with Punk in the high-stakes battle royal.
(Inputs from agencies)