Seth Rollins vs. Gunther at WrestleMania 42: split decision

Seth Rollins vs. Gunther is official for WrestleMania 42, but the plan was finalized just the week before the March 30 Raw at Madison Square Garden. After Rollins' return (cleared from his shoulder injury), Gunther brutally attacked him with a chokehold on the announcers' table, pointing at the Mania poster.

Rollins, absent since October 2025 due to a shoulder surgery following a match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel, returned to seek revenge on Paul Heyman. Gunther interrupted, thwarting the stomp, confirming the match that few anticipated despite their 2019-23 history.

According to WrestleVotes, it was not a unanimous decision among the creative team: some preferred to close Rollins' "Vision" storyline, while others just wanted to add Gunther to the card after injuries ruled out others (Bron Breakker, Rey Mysterio). Paul Heyman will not be in Gunther's corner.

WrestleVotes reveals that the announcement led to slow Mania ticket sales, similar to Cena as host. Gunther, free after losing the Heavyweight World Championship to CM Punk, seeks redemption in the main event.

Their first official encounter took place at Crown Jewel 2022, where Gunther emerged victorious. The creative team has opted for this late "dream match," prioritizing ratings over lingering storylines.