Gunther’s historic rivalry with the WWE star was renewed on a recent show.
The Ring General is currently the most hated heel in World Wrestling Entertainment. Not only did he retire the beloved John Cena by bringing out The Cenation Leader, but he also spent the weeks following his historic victory gloating over the fans and antagonizing them in much the same way.
While many, including the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, expressed their displeasure with the 38-year-old’s actions, none of them had stepped into the ring to settle scores with him. However, last week on RAW, R-Truth approached him and was destroyed.
Gunther faces his long-time rival on the WWE Show
Although this seemed to end all resistance to Austrian power, an old rivalry was reignited at an exhibition in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The city was a stop on the ongoing Holiday Tour, which saw a match between The Ring General and Sami Zayn.
Zayn, who is close friends with The Never Seen Seventeen, probably wanted revenge for all of Gunther’s trash talk. According to Sam Roberts, who shared a photo from the match, The Ring General received incredible heat from the fans in attendance.
Anyone who questions Gunther’s boos needs to go to a show. He is hated in #WWEBridgeportpic.twitter.com/LWw1rt5z0i
-Sam Roberts (@notsam) January 4, 2026
Zayn and the Austrian grappler had a fantastic rivalry, which saw Zayn always fall short in Ring General. Their rivalry culminated at WrestleMania 40, where Zayn ultimately defeated The Ring General and won the Intercontinental Championship.
However, this miracle did not happen again, because in this meeting, Zayn found himself on the losing side. The Underdog of the Underground recently vowed to be a World Champion, and perhaps reigniting that rivalry with The Ring General could put him on track for the same.
No one knows at the moment if this rivalry continues, but given the extent of their feud, fans certainly wouldn’t mind another race at the same time.
