We're just a few weeks away from WrestleMania 42, and it's unclear whether Gunther, one of WWE Raw's biggest stars, will even be at the show. Despite the retirements of notables like Goldberg and John Cena last year and then AJ Styles in January, the man now known as the "Career Killer" has been MIA on Monday nights lately.
However, despite rumors that he would not be getting a spot on the card, a new report from Wrestle Votes Radio claims that the WWE creative team has still nominated him for a notable role in April. If this does end up being a match, let's take a look at five opponents he could face at WrestleMania 42.
Penta
Penta finally got WWE gold earlier this month when he defeated Dominic Mysterio for the Intercontinental title. As we get closer to 'Mania, a Lucha star needs a match at the event. A confrontation with the man who may be the greatest IC champion of all time, Gunther, could decide the direction of the company. At the very least, the match could be the best on any given night of the show.
ray mysterio
The most notable rumor regarding Gunther's plans at WrestleMania is a confrontation with Rey Mysterio. A recent report claims it was in the works until the Hall of Famer's health issues derailed the idea. If the lucha legend can recover, there could be enough time for a retirement bout at the April event.
la night
A month ago it was rumored that LA Night would be Brock Lesnar's opponent at WrestleMania. However, we now know that "The Beast" will face "The Ruler." Oba Femi. Similar to Gunther, Knight is a notable star with no clear path to the April mega event. Pairing the two stars at WrestleMania 42 is another possible option for them, especially if it could be a No. 1 contendership match with CM Punk or Roman Reigns.
Chris Jericho
WWE fans love mystery opponents, and this could be the creative direction Gunther should take to get a match at WrestleMania. If this plan was successful, many would expect his opponent to be future Hall of Famer Chris Jericho.
The multiple-time world champion is reportedly out of AEW, and all signs point towards a return to WWE sometime in 2026. It is very possible for this to happen at WrestleMania.
evil
Adding to the idea of a mystery opponent, another possible option could be former IWGP Champion EVIL. The longtime NJPW star's contract expired in the New Year, and reports earlier this year claimed he was linked to WWE. The match with Gunther could be a show-stealer and would be a great way to introduce the Japanese star to unfamiliar fans.
