Gunther Defeats Sami Zayn, Will Face Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel – On the October 7 edition of WWE RAW, Gunther defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a hard-fought singles bout against Sami Zayn. The match was filled with intense back-and-forth action, with Zayn showing incredible resilience against Gunther’s dominant power. In the closing moments, Gunther delivered his fourth powerbomb of the match, only for Zayn to shockingly kick out at a count of one, leaving the audience stunned.

Gunther, unfazed by Zayn’s defiance, swiftly transitioned into a sleeper hold. Zayn tried to fight back, but after a prolonged struggle, he passed out in the hold, giving Gunther the victory by submission. The champion celebrated his hard-earned win, solidifying yet another defense of his title.

As Gunther made his way up the ramp to exit, he was confronted by Cody Rhodes. The two locked eyes in a tense stare-down, a symbolic moment as both champions prepare for their monumental showdown at WWE Crown Jewel where they are set to compete for the newly introduced WWE Crown Jewel Championship, as first announced by Triple H at WWE Bad Blood

This face-off between Rhodes and Gunther has already generated significant buzz, with their interaction at RAW adding fuel to the anticipation for their clash. With Crown Jewel approaching, the stage is set for a high-stakes encounter between two of WWE’s most dominant figures.

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Gunther Defeats Sami Zayn, Will Face Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel