Gunther Retains, Cody Rhodes Challenges for WWE Crown Jewel Championship
WWE Raw witnessed a thrilling night of action, with Gunther retaining his World Heavyweight Championship against Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes emerging as his next challenger.
The main event saw Zayn put up a valiant effort, but Gunther’s dominance proved insurmountable. The champion weathered Zayn’s relentless attacks, showcasing his incredible strength and resilience. As the match reached its climax, Cody Rhodes made a surprise appearance, setting his sights on Gunther and the newly unveiled WWE Crown Jewel Championship.
Earlier in the night, CM Punk addressed his Hell in a Cell victory over Drew McIntyre. However, his moment was interrupted by Seth Rollins, who issued an open challenge to Bronson Reed. The discontent within The New Day continued, with Xavier Woods suffering another defeat against Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso. Woods’ frustration has been building, hinting at a potential heel turn.
In other matches, Sheamus defeated Pete Dunne in a brutal Donnybrook Match, while Team Natalya emerged victorious in a chaotic tag team contest.