Gunther Embraces 'Career Killer' Title as He Eyes Sheamus' Retirement

Gunther's Impact on WWE

Since making his debut on the WWE main roster in April 2022, former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther has notably retired several prominent wrestlers. Earlier this year, he faced AJ Styles in what turned out to be Styles' final match at the Royal Rumble. Additionally, Gunther was the last opponent for John Cena, who concluded his wrestling career after a defeat to Gunther during Saturday Night's Main Event in December. Goldberg is another notable name that Gunther has retired, earning him the nickname 'Career Killer' within the WWE community. Recently, he shared his thoughts on this title.

Gunther Discusses His 'Career Killer' Nickname

Gunther On His Career Killer Moniker

In a conversation with Netflix Italia, Gunther reflected on the 'Career Killer' label, expressing that it feels surreal to retire such legendary figures. He is scheduled to compete against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship on May 31 at the Clash in Italy event. Gunther remarked, "It feels fantastic. You’ve got to put yourself in my shoes; when I was a teenager, I played video games with those characters, then I find myself in the last match of those guys like John Cena and Goldberg. AJ, I obviously started following later. It’s surreal for a moment, but you kick out of it quickly. You’ve got to be focused in the moment, but it’s great to be the one that can claim I sent them away. It was time to go. I decided when it was time to go." Fans have long desired a showdown between Gunther and Brock Lesnar, with many speculating that a match could lead to Lesnar's retirement. Although Lesnar appeared to step back from wrestling at WrestleMania 42, he later returned for a rematch with Oba Femi. Recently, Lesnar confirmed during an episode of Raw that he remains retired.

Gunther's Ambition to Retire Sheamus

Gunther Wants To Retire Sheamus

Moreover, Gunther has expressed a strong desire to end Sheamus' WWE career. Their shared history adds a personal dimension to this ambition. In an interview with the Main Event Club podcast ahead of the Clash in Italy, Gunther stated that he would prefer to retire Sheamus in a title versus career match. He commented, "One [where he would rank Sheamus]...the thing is like Brock is for publicity, perfect. But Sheamus? That's a personal matter that I will send him, if anyone retires him." This rivalry is set to add more excitement to the upcoming event.