Overview
- Bodyslam+ reporting, echoed by multiple outlets, says the Dragon Lee angle was intended to pivot into Gunther vs. Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 42.
- Rey Mysterio sustained fractured ribs on the January 26 Raw against Austin Theory, briefly appeared in the Royal Rumble, and has not wrestled since.
- Gunther has not appeared on Raw since the March 2 episode where he attacked and defeated Dragon Lee, heightening uncertainty about his placement on the card.
- WWE has not announced a backup opponent, with names like Seth Rollins or LA Knight mentioned in speculative reports rather than confirmed plans.
- WrestleMania 42 is set for April 18–19 at Allegiant Stadium, and Gunther’s recent run retiring Goldberg, John Cena, and AJ Styles underscores the stakes of a possible absence.