WWE Crowns GUNTHER to Boost Goldberg’s Retirement Match, Cutting Jey Uso’s Reign Short
WWE Crowns GUNTHER to Boost Goldberg’s Retirement Match, Cutting Jey Uso’s Reign Short

WWE Crowns GUNTHER to Boost Goldberg’s Retirement Match, Cutting Jey Uso’s Reign Short

Earlier in the week, there was heavy speculation among fans that Goldberg would return to WWE Raw to interfere in the World Heavyweight Championship match between GUNTHER and Jey Uso. The expectation was that Goldberg might prevent GUNTHER from claiming the title, possibly setting up a future confrontation. However, that prediction turned out to be inaccurate. Goldberg was entirely absent, and the night ended with GUNTHER emerging victorious as the new world champion.

WWE Ends Jey Uso’s Title Run to Add Importance to Goldberg’s Final Match

Jey Uso’s time as World Heavyweight Champion was unexpectedly brief, lasting less than 60 days. During his short reign, he only managed two successful title defenses—one being a hasty match against Logan Paul and the other ending in a lackluster disqualification on Raw. The sudden conclusion of Uso’s run left fans puzzled, especially since there was no clear storyline or momentum signaling such a swift end.

WWE Crowns GUNTHER to Boost Goldberg’s Retirement Match, Cutting Jey Uso’s Reign Short
WWE Crowns GUNTHER to Boost Goldberg’s Retirement Match, Cutting Jey Uso’s Reign Short

According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, WWE’s decision to crown GUNTHER as champion was strategic. The aim is to elevate the stakes of Goldberg’s upcoming retirement match scheduled for July 12 on Saturday Night’s Main Event, which will be broadcast on NBC. WWE leadership, specifically Paul Levesque (Triple H), opted to put the title on GUNTHER to ensure the match carries maximum weight, especially since it coincides with AEW’s major All In Texas show.

Goldberg’s Title Shot Clashes With Cena’s Story, Sparks Debate Among Wrestling Fans

The decision has raised eyebrows, especially with John Cena currently working a similar retirement-themed storyline involving the WWE Championship. Having Goldberg retire with the world title could potentially conflict with Cena’s “last real champion” narrative. Some fans and commentators argue that if WWE wanted to overshadow AEW’s event, a Goldberg vs. Cena match would have been a much more compelling draw than Goldberg vs. GUNTHER.

This sudden shift in title booking has sparked debate within the wrestling community. Many are questioning whether cutting short Jey Uso’s title run was a worthwhile move simply to heighten the stakes of Goldberg’s final match. While it may be a tactical play to outshine AEW’s event, some fans feel it undermines long-term storytelling and wrestler momentum. WWE’s aggressive programming strategy is clear, but whether it pays off with fans remains to be seen.