Gunther has been on the hottest run of his career — retiring Goldberg, John Cena, and AJ Styles in successive bouts — but despite that momentum, his WrestleMania 42 status remains unresolved with just one month to go. According to Bodyslam, his mini feud with Dragon Lee, which concluded with a Raw victory on March 2, was originally designed to set up a WrestleMania program with Rey Mysterio.
That plan was derailed when Mysterio fractured ribs on both sides during a January match against Austin Theory, keeping him sidelined since the Royal Rumble. With Mysterio’s medical clearance timeline uncertain, Gunther’s ‘Mania direction has been left in flux. It is currently unknown whether Gunther will compete at The Showcase of the Immortals unless Mysterio is cleared in time.
Career Killer’s WrestleMania Absence Would Be a Significant Storyline Loss
Gunther has been one of WWE’s most compelling figures in 2025-26, earning the Career Killer nickname through three high-profile retirement bouts. His absence from WrestleMania — given that run — would be a notable gap on the card. The situation hinges entirely on Mysterio’s recovery, making it one of the more closely watched health situations in WWE heading into April.