Sun Aug 03 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Gunther’s Injury Casts Shadow Over SummerSlam Championship Match
**East Rutherford, NJ -** WWE’s SummerSlam, the first ever two-night event, is set to kick off Saturday night at MetLife Stadium, but a potential injury to World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is adding an element of uncertainty to his highly anticipated title defense against CM Punk.
According to the Wrestling Observer, Gunther, known as “The Ring General,” is reportedly battling a nose injury that may require him to take time off following the event. The extent of the injury and potential recovery time remain unclear, leaving fans wondering if he can still perform at 100% and retain his championship.
This news throws a wrench into the plans for the SummerSlam main event. While Gunther’s ability to compete is still in question, CM Punk is currently the betting favorite to finally capture a World Title in WWE after a 12-year drought.
Adding further intrigue, Seth Rollins, who is supposedly suffering from a knee injury sustained at Saturday Night’s Main Event, still has an active Money in the Bank briefcase. This allows him the option to cash in his contract for a guaranteed title opportunity, potentially stealing the championship from either Punk or Gunther. Some speculate his injury is part of a larger storyline, designed to set up a surprise cash-in.
The event starts Saturday night at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). Catch the show live on Peacock in the United States and internationally on Netflix.
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