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WWE Finalizes Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHER for WrestleMania 42

Reports point to a late pivot driven by internal debate over shelving Rollins’ feud with The Vision to keep GUNTHER in a prime spot.

Overview

  • WWE has set Seth Rollins against GUNTHER at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, creating a first-time singles meeting between the two stars.
  • WrestleVotes, cited by Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report, reported the matchup was decided only recently and did not have full support within the creative team.
  • Dissenting voices reportedly wanted Rollins to keep targeting his former faction, The Vision, which is tied to Paul Heyman, rather than pivoting to GUNTHER.
  • The reported rationale for the booking includes ensuring GUNTHER, who has been featured strongly in recent months, appears in a marquee match on the card.
  • Bron Breakker is said to be close to medical clearance for WrestleMania, according to WrestleVotes, but he was not chosen as Rollins’ opponent.