Overview
- The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion made his TV return after dropping the title to CM Punk at SummerSlam 2025.
- GUNTHER defeated NXT talent Je'Von Evans by submission with a Sleeper Hold on Monday Night Raw.
- The victory moved GUNTHER into the second round of John Cena's 'The Last Time Is Now' tournament.
- WWE has not released a full tournament bracket or revealed GUNTHER's next matchup.
- The tournament winner is slated to retire John Cena at the Dec. 13 Saturday Night's Main Event, with Solo Sikoa, LA Knight and Sheamus among other recent advancers.