Former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther has shared insights on the differences between working under Vince McMahon and the current creative head, Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
Known as “The Ring General,” Gunther expressed his frustration with the previous creative leadership during an appearance on The Undertaker’s 6-foot podcast. He explained that Vince McMahon’s approach, which emphasized the idea that “You have to want it, you have to give it everything for it,” often felt overwhelming. Gunther felt that dedicating your entire life to something that could be decided by a single choice at the end made it feel like a losing game.
He described the shift to Triple H’s leadership as a positive cultural change within the business. Since Triple H took over creatively, Gunther has risen to prominence as one of the WWE’s most dominant stars, holding two World Heavyweight Championships. His success in this new era is undeniable—he was chosen to face Goldberg in his retirement match during Saturday’s main event. Furthermore, The Undertaker recently revealed that if he ever returns from retirement for another match, Gunther would be his preferred opponent.
Fan Take: This update is significant for WWE fans as it highlights how the creative direction can impact wrestlers’ careers and the overall quality of storytelling in WWE. Gunther’s rise under Triple H suggests a promising future for fresh talent and more compelling narratives in the sport.
