WWE Legend Rikishi Admits He Was Wrong About GUNTHER Ahead of WrestleMania 41

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi has publicly acknowledged he misjudged GUNTHER’s potential as a main event star, ahead of the World Heavyweight Champion’s WrestleMania 41 clash with Jey Uso.

Why It Matters

This acknowledgment from a wrestling legend adds significance to GUNTHER’s rise in WWE and validates his upcoming WrestleMania main event status against Rikishi’s son, Jey Uso.

Key Details

• GUNTHER will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41
• This marks GUNTHER’s first WrestleMania main event match
• The match carries personal stakes with Rikishi being Jey’s father

Direct Quote

“I was wrong about GUNTHER earlier and I’ma man up because I didn’t see GUNTHER as being a main player,” Rikishi said on “Off The Top.” “I’m a fan of GUNTHER, I see his work, he’s a real good heel.”

Behind The Numbers

• GUNTHER has held the Intercontinental Championship for a record-breaking 666 days
• Jey Uso won the 2025 Royal Rumble to earn this championship opportunity

Looking Ahead

Rikishi emphasized that both wrestlers need to:

• Prepare thoroughly for the match
• Focus on their health leading up to the event
• Aim to “steal the show” at WrestleMania

The Bottom Line

This acknowledgment from Rikishi adds another layer of legitimacy to GUNTHER’s position as a top star in WWE, while setting up an compelling narrative for his WrestleMania clash with Jey Uso.

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