Gunther crossed a major line in lucha libre tradition and ripped off Dragon Lee’s mask on the March 2 episode of WWE RAW.
WWE RAW started with a bang this week in the first hour as Gunther and Dragon Lee finally faced off in the ring. After weeks of trash talk and tension, they settled things in a very physical match.
Gunther came into the match full of confidence after beating AJ Styles at the Royal Rumble, which led to Styles’ retirement. After that match, Gunther kept taking shots at the 2026 Hall of Fame inductee, which didn’t sit well with Dragon Lee. Lee stepped up to defend his former tag partner and stand up for his legacy.
That led to their showdown on RAW.
From the start, it was intense. Lee attacked Gunther as he was walking to the ring. However, the Ring General controlled the early part of the match with his usual hard-hitting style. His powerful chops and constant pressure made it look like Dragon Lee was in serious trouble.
Still, Dragon Lee fought back. He used his speed and high-flying moves to turn the momentum around and got the crowd behind him. For a moment, it looked like he might pull off a massive upset.
But Gunther shut that prospect down fast.
Gunther Unmasks Dragon Lee During Physical WWE RAW Match
Near the end of the match, Gunther decided to cross the line. During a scramble, he ripped Dragon Lee’s mask off. In lucha libre tradition, a mask is a huge part of a wrestler’s identity and pride. Taking it off like that is seen as extremely disrespectful.
The cameras didn’t fully show Dragon Lee’s face, but Gunther made his statement with his actions. With Lee’s mask removed, he locked Lee in a sleeper hold and choked him out to win the match.
Gunther just pulled a face reveal on Dragon Lee. ??#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/NorKKcoj91
— Tito SanTanaChez (@TitoSanTanaChez) March 3, 2026
Gunther is known for being dominant and ruthless. But on RAW, he showed he doesn’t care about tradition or respect if it helps him stay on top. Dragon Lee will likely return with his mask next week, but the insult won’t be forgotten.
THIS MAN GUNTHER RIPPED OFF THE MASK OF DRAGON LEE EXPOSING HIS FACE ?
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) March 3, 2026
THIS MAN NEEDS TO BE STOPPED #WWERAW
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