Gunther’s WrestleMania 42 Status Uncertain Following Rey Mysterio Injury
Gunther’s planned WrestleMania 42 match is now in doubt after Rey Mysterio sustained a rib injury, disrupting WWE’s storyline plans for the event. The injury casts uncertainty over the future of ‘The Ring General’ at WrestleMania, despite a successful run on the main roster since 2022.
Original Plans Involved Mysterio
According to Ringside News and Wrestling Inc., WWE initially intended for Gunther’s feud with Dragon Lee to culminate in a match against Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 42. The victory over Dragon Lee on the March 2nd episode of Monday Night Raw, where he ripped off Lee’s mask, was designed to build towards this program.
Mysterio’s Injury Complicates Matters
However, Mysterio suffered a rib injury prior to the Royal Rumble, sidelining him and throwing those plans into disarray. TheSportster reports that Mysterio has been absent from WWE since a brief appearance in the Royal Rumble match. The extent of the injury and Mysterio’s recovery timeline remain unclear, leaving Gunther’s WrestleMania status uncertain.
WWE’s Contingency Plans
As of March 18, 2026, WWE is facing uncertainty about whether Mysterio will be medically cleared in time for WrestleMania 42. Ringside News notes that Gunther’s WrestleMania plans are currently tied to Mysterio’s recovery. The possibility exists that Gunther may miss WrestleMania 42 altogether.
Gunther’s Recent Successes
Gunther has had a notable run since joining the main roster in 2022, defeating established stars like Bill Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles. This success has led to increased attention and expectations for his WrestleMania involvement.
Looking Ahead
The next two weeks will be crucial in determining Gunther’s WrestleMania fate. WWE management, led by Triple H, will need to decide how to proceed if Mysterio is unable to compete. The situation highlights the challenges of live event planning in professional wrestling and the need for flexibility in the face of unforeseen circumstances.