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Gunther Embraces Backlash After Submitting John Cena in Final Match

Backlash is fueling a heel run that outlets say is steering him toward marquee programs.

Overview

  • On TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Gunther told Cena’s supporters to “Stop crying. Life goes on,” and called fans hypocritical for once booing Cena during his prime.
  • He described the victory as “maybe” the most meaningful of his career, said the day felt unusually tense, and said he deliberately walked through the crowd’s anger.
  • Gunther said he left the arena instead of staying for the post-match tributes and added that some in WWE were unhappy about how Cena’s career ended.
  • Fans booed the result and Paul “Triple H” Levesque during the ringside ceremony, and Bully Ray later argued the in-ring tribute timing worsened the audience’s reaction.
  • WWE programming and coverage have teased high-profile directions, including a potential AJ Styles rivalry and Royal Rumble involvement, though longer-term plans remain unconfirmed.