Gunther has long been rumored as Cena’s final opponent, and the timing may finally be right. The Ring General has been absent since SummerSlam, where he lost the World Heavyweight Championship to CM Punk. Written off television due to a nose injury that required surgery, he has been recovering ever since.
Now, signs point to his return on RAW, and the tournament provides the perfect platform. If cleared, Gunther could storm through the bracket and set up a colossal showdown with Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event. For many fans, this is the dream match they’ve been waiting for.