US EditionWWE Has Reportedly Decided to Take 2-Time Universal Champion Off TV Immediately
AUG 5 – Gunther suffered a septal hematoma and orbital blowout fracture during SummerSlam, leading to surgery and an indefinite WWE absence after losing the World Heavyweight Championship, officials said.
- On August 4, 2025, WWE announced that Gunther suffered a septal hematoma and orbital blowout fracture, and will be out of action indefinitely.
- During SummerSlam Night One, Gunther lost his World Heavyweight Championship to CM Punk after a planned spot saw Punk drop him face-first onto the announcer’s table.
- WWE framed the injury as storyline cover while confirming it reflected genuine medical trauma and reports said the bloody finish masked Gunther’s planned nose surgery in the near future.
- Amid Gunther’s absence, Seth Rollins then cashed in his Money in the Bank contract after Punk’s win to become the new World Heavyweight Champion, continuing the storyline without Gunther.
- No official timetable has been provided, leaving WWE to adapt quickly as Gunther’s absence creates a hierarchy void.
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WWE Confirms GUNTHER Is Out Of Action Indefinitely Due To Injury
During Monday night’s post-SummerSlam episode of RAW, Michael Cole announced on commentary that “The Ring General” GUNTHER, who lost the World Heavyweight Title to CM Punk at WWE SummerSlam Night One, is indefinitely out of in-ring action due to an injury. In the match, Punk tripped GUNTHER on the announce desk, causing him to fall […]
WWE Star Injured at SummerSlam, out for a long time from WWE
Gunther, WWE’s “Ring General,” suffered a devastating facial injury at SummerSlam Night One and has been ruled out of action indefinitely. During his title defense against CM Punk, the veteran superstar was tripped onto the Spanish announce table, crashing face‑first and emerging bleeding. On Monday Night Raw, Michael Cole revealed that Gunther incurred a septal hematoma and orbital blowout fracture as a result. The announcement served both as s…
During the main event of the first night of SummerSlam, Gunther put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against CM Punk, which he ultimately lost after an intense match. He also emerged quite injured, bleeding profusely after being hit through the commentary table, and which ultimately proved decisive. WWE SUMMERSLAM 2025 | Gunther vs. CM Punk. WWE SUMMERSLAM 2025 | John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes.
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