Gunther's SummerSlam Plans Revealed: Lesnar and Reigns Feuds Put On Hold

Gunther's original plans for WWE SummerSlam have been revealed, and they included a potential feud with Brock Lesnar. According to Ibou of Self Made Pro, The Beast was originally slated to battle Gunther at the annual summertime spectacular. This would have been a massive opportunity for Gunther to establish himself as a top star in the company.

What happened to the Lesnar feud?

The Lesnar feud was reportedly put on hold, and instead, The Beast will complete his rivalry with Oba Femi at SummerSlam inside Hell in a Cell. This is a significant change in plans, and it's unclear why the feud with Gunther was scrapped. Gunther has squared off with Lesnar before, primarily in Royal Rumble matches, but a one-on-one feud between the two could have been a major draw.

Why was the Reigns feud put on hold?

Another planned feud for Gunther that was put on hold was a rivalry with Roman Reigns. According to Ibou, Gunther was slated to feud with Reigns in the late spring/early summer months, but that never happened. This is a surprising development, given that the two were teased as potential opponents as far back as the WrestleMania post-show.

What comes next for Gunther?

With both the Lesnar and Reigns feuds put on hold, it's unclear what's next for Gunther. The Austrian-born competitor remains in a high-profile spot, but he's nowhere near as hot as he was coming off his victory over John Cena. The creative team's decision to put these feuds on hold is an indictment on their ability to capitalize on Gunther's momentum.

What does this mean for Gunther's future?

The fact that Gunther's feuds with Lesnar and Reigns were put on hold raises questions about his future in the company. Is Gunther still a priority for the creative team, or has he fallen out of favor? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Gunther needs a significant push to regain his momentum and establish himself as a top star in the company.