Gunther has ruled out a partnership with Paul Heyman, saying his brief interactions with the legendary manager were enough to confirm he is better off working alone.
Speaking to No-Contest Wrestling, Gunther addressed the connection that formed after Heyman asked him to attack Seth Rollins on the March 30 episode of Raw.
“To be fully honest, it was very useful to have him there in that position. But those interactions in that time have been enough to make me realize that I’m better off on my own. I don’t need somebody in my ear. I always trusted my gut my whole career, and it was mostly the right decision. So I wouldn’t change that.”
The arrangement had fans speculating about a more permanent pairing given Heyman’s track record managing dominant, physically imposing performers. Heyman guided Brock Lesnar through multiple championship reigns and currently serves as Special Counsel to The Vision.
Gunther challenges Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Clash in Italy on May 31 at Inalpi Arena in Turin. Rhodes holds a prior victory over Gunther from Crown Jewel 2024.