Tonight’s RAW after SummerSlam kicked off with Ludwig Kaiser making his return from injury and introducing the new World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.
Gunther came to the ring and listed some of his WWE accomplishments, including his new title as World Heavyweight Champion. He claimed that if fans thought his Intercontinental Championship reign was historic, they should watch to see what he would do with the World Heavyweight Title.
He declared himself above everyone in the ring and ready for any challenge, calling himself greatness personified. Gunther then proclaimed that from this day forth, RAW, the legacy of professional wrestling, and the World Heavyweight Championship belongs to him.
Randy Orton’s music hit and the SmackDown star came out to the ring. Gunther admitted he was caught off guard by Orton. Orton congratulated Gunther on becoming the new titleholder but remarked that he couldn’t help but think he was the reason Gunther held the title in the first place.
Orton reminded Gunther that The Ring General beat him in the finals of King Of The Ring 2024 tournament to secure his title shot at SummerSlam, then questioned whether Gunther really won their match since his shoulders weren’t fully down on the mat.
Randy said that Triple H had reviewed the footage and granted him a future shot at Gunther’s title, which he intended to cash in at the next PLE, Bash At Berlin, on August 31st.
He acknowledged Gunther’s claim of being a living legend but said he had made a career out of defeating legends and would do so again to become the new World Heavyweight Champion and an overall 15-time World Champion.
Gunther accepted Orton’s challenge, and they shook hands. Gunther then pulled Orton close and warned him that nothing catches him out of nowhere. Orton responded that he wants Gunther to see the RKO coming.
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