WWE fans are set to see a showdown between CM Punk and Gunther for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. This follows Bron Breakker’s recent victory with a final fall from the GTS after Punk won a Gauntlet Match on this week’s “WWE Raw.” As the build-up to WWE SummerSlam continues, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray suggested that the rivalry between Gunther and Punk could draw inspiration from the classic sports film Rocky IV.
On the “Busted Open Radio” show, Ray pointed out that while Punk shines with his microphone skills, Gunther remains silent, similar to the dynamic between Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago in the movie. He proposed that the next three weeks leading to SummerSlam might see Punk dominating the verbal exchanges, with Gunther not uttering a word. It is predicted that during the final “Raw” before SummerSlam, Punk will finally confront Gunther’s silence.
Ray elaborated, saying Gunther’s attitude might be: “I’m watching you, and I have a lot to say. But I don’t respect you enough to say it.” For Ray, that disrespect is enough to fuel the intensity of the rivalry.
Fan Take: This buildup channels the intense drama from Rocky IV, adding a compelling layer to the Punk vs. Gunther feud. For WWE fans, this approach promises a mix of storytelling and in-ring action that could elevate the championship match into a memorable SummerSlam moment.
