In an absolute dream match, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will go head-to-head with Gunther for the title at WWE Clash in Italy.
Gunther a made strong statement that he was coming for the gold when he attacked Rhodes on the May 1 episode of SmackDown.
Gunther followed this up by calling in a favor from Paul Heyman, who established a contract for a title match against Rhodes. Moments after that exchange, The Ring General attempted to take out Rhodes once again, only to have The American Nightmare aggressively turn the tables on his highly-decorated would-be challenger.
One week later, Gunther refused to sign the contract on Rhodes’ terms. In response, Royce Keys stepped up and made it clear he was more than willing to fill the void. As a result, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made an Undisputed WWE Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match between Gunther and Keys to determine The American Nightmare’s opponent at WWE Clash in Italy.
Gunther ultimately emerged victorious in the subsequent contest, officially signed the contract and officially joined SmackDown to challenge Rhodes at the May 31 PLE.
Don’t miss all the action of WWE Clash in Italy, Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan in the United States and Netflix internationally.
