Overview
- During SmackDown, WWE presented Gunther as an official addition to the blue brand alongside Paul Heyman.
- Heyman produced a contract offering Gunther an Undisputed WWE Championship match with Cody Rhodes at the Clash in Italy event.
- Cody Rhodes interrupted the planned signing, and Gunther left the area without putting his name on the contract.
- Heyman later handed the same contract to Rhodes in the ring and said he was repaying a favor owed to Gunther by setting up the opportunity.
- The feud builds on Gunther’s recent momentum, including a WrestleMania win over Seth Rollins and a prior attack on Rhodes, positioning him as a serious threat to WWE’s top men’s title.