A new report has emerged just one day before SummerSlam, suggesting that World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER is currently dealing with a “nose issue” that could require him to take time off after this weekend’s premium live event.
Report: GUNTHER Dealing With ‘Nose Issue’
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer’s Daily Update, the World Heavyweight Champion is nursing an injury. “GUNTHER a nose issue that may require him to take some time off,” Meltzer wrote. No further details were provided regarding the extent of the issue or when it was sustained. GUNTHER has not shown any visible signs of injury during his recent WWE television appearances.
Main Event Match Still On
Despite the reported injury concern, GUNTHER’s World Heavyweight Championship defense against CM Punk is still scheduled to headline Night One of SummerSlam tonight. The match is the first-ever televised singles encounter between the two top Raw superstars.
The news of GUNTHER’s potential injury adds another layer of intrigue to tonight’s main event. His opponent, CM Punk, has been on a quest to win his first world championship since returning to WWE in 2023. This potential injury could play a major factor in the outcome of one of the biggest matches of the year.
