Overview
- Gunther defeated Jey Uso on the June 9 episode of Monday Night Raw to end Uso’s 51-day title reign
- The switch was ordered by Paul Levesque to ensure Goldberg’s retirement match would carry World Heavyweight Championship stakes
- Goldberg will return on next Monday Night Raw to challenge Gunther in his farewell bout at Saturday Night’s Main Event
- Jey Uso has been announced as the mystery entrant in the upcoming King of the Ring tournament
- WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi publicly criticized the booking, calling Uso’s brief reign and creative handling unfair