After making his WWE comeback, Gunther advanced in the John Cena “Last Time Is Now” tournament. On Monday’s RAW, Gunther beat Jevon Evans from NXT, moving forward in the competition that will decide who goes head-to-head with John Cena in the final match at the WWE Saturday Night Main Event on December 13th.
Currently, Gunther is competing in the quarter-finals alongside Jey Uso, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, Sheamus, and Rusev, all of whom won their first-round matches. Remaining first-round battles yet to take place include Carmelo Hayes vs. Bronson Reed and Finn Balor vs. Penta.
In a recent social media video, Gunther expressed confidence after his victory over Evans, stating, “It’s me in the end,” and added, “A hugely successful comeback. Round 1 is over. On to next week. The Last Time Is Now tournament.” He also proclaimed himself the “General of the Ring,” implying he sees himself as the frontrunner.
Matchups for the quarter-finals haven’t been revealed yet, so it remains unclear who Gunther and other contestants will face next.
Fan Take: This tournament adds fresh excitement and high stakes to WWE programming, giving fans a compelling storyline to follow leading up to John Cena’s retirement match. Gunther’s dominant presence signals a potential new era in WWE, which could reshape the sport’s landscape in the near future.
