Gunther has added fresh fuel to his rivalry with Seth Rollins ahead of WrestleMania 42, claiming his opponent spent years avoiding a one-on-one clash — a charge that raises the stakes just days before they finally collide.
The comments surfaced in a recently released WWE video on YouTube, where “The Ring General” reflected on his career while taking direct aim at Rollins’ reputation as one of the company’s most active competitors.
Gunther questions Seth Rollins’ reputation before WrestleMania 42 clash
Gunther didn’t mince words when addressing what he sees as a long-overdue encounter. “I always felt like Seth was just ducking me,” he said. “Ever since I joined the main roster… Seth always called himself the best in the company and wrestles everyone. Everyone but me.”
That perception, according to Gunther, forced his hand. “So I had to go after him for that to finally happen. But I think WrestleMania is a very fitting stage for that.”
The timing of the match comes after weeks of escalating tension on RAW, including repeated physical altercations and verbal exchanges that turned this rivalry from a simmer into a full boil. If this feud were a match type, it wouldn’t be technical — it’d be a straight-up slugfest.
Gunther also took aim at Rollins’ recent form, suggesting inconsistency has played a role in their delayed meeting. “I think Seth has been an emotional rollercoaster… with pretend injuries and real injuries… it’s always something he’s moaning about,” he said. In contrast, he positioned himself as composed and focused: “I got a cold mind… so I’m definitely going into that with a stronger mindset.”
The matchup brings together two contrasting styles — Gunther’s methodical, hard-hitting approach against Rollins’ speed and resilience — with both men having already traded blows in recent weeks.
With WrestleMania 42 looming, the war of words has now matched the physicality. Whether Rollins answers the accusation or lets his actions do the talking remains to be seen when the bell rings on WWE’s biggest stage.
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