
Gunther WWE Night of Champions loss has sparked a major storyline as the former champion revealed who he believes is responsible for his recent setbacks following the PLE event in Saudi Arabia.
Gunther competed in the main event of WWE Night of Champions in a high-stakes Triple Threat match against Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The match ended with Sami Zayn securing the biggest victory of his career by pinning Rhodes to capture the title.
Gunther blames Nick Aldis after Night of Champions defeat
Following the match, Gunther confronted SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis backstage and suggested that Aldis had been holding him back.
The former Imperium leader claimed Aldis was jealous of him and questioned his past wrestling career. Gunther appeared to suggest that Aldis was the reason behind his recent struggles inside WWE.
Sharing his thoughts on social media, Gunther wrote:
“I know who to blame.”
Gunther’s recent WWE championship struggles
Gunther’s loss at Night of Champions continued a difficult period for the former World Champion. He previously faced Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy but failed to capture the championship after a controversial finish.
The rivalry continued on SmackDown when Sami Zayn served as the special guest referee. Zayn later attacked both competitors, leading to the Triple Threat match at Night of Champions.
John Cena reflects on WWE’s future after Gunther rivalry
Gunther has also been involved in a major WWE storyline involving John Cena. The veteran retired after losing to Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025.
Cena previously explained that his biggest hope for WWE’s future is for new stars to become powerful enough that fans no longer focus on his legacy.
“My goal for my stay in the business is to leave it better than I found it,” Cena said while discussing WWE’s next generation.
Gunther WWE Night of Champions Loss: Key Highlights
- Gunther lost the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat match.
- Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes to win his first WWE title.
- Gunther confronted SmackDown GM Nick Aldis backstage.
- The veteran blamed Aldis for recent problems.
- His next WWE storyline remains uncertain.
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