The rivalry between Gunther and Jey Uso picked up a lot of steam after a shocking segment on RAW. The Ring General beat up Jimmy Uso, Jey’s twin brother, right in front of Jey. This moment made this personal rivalry and hatred even more personal and likely set Jey Uso up for an underdog, feel-good story.
Gunther is likely to lose back-to-back matches at WrestleMania, which is a big blow to the momentum of his character being a dominant force. Here are the reasons why:
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Loss of Credibility as a Top Champion
Gunther has no doubt dominated as both the Intercontinental Champion and World Heavyweight Champion. However losing at WrestleMania 40 to Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, and likely losing again at WrestleMania 41 to Jey Uso, could have severe repercussions to the credibility of the character.
Typically, losses at WrestleMania, particularly at back-to-back shows, begin announcing how WWE is choosing to position talent. For Gunther, losing two consecutive matches would be enough for him not to receive a big push anymore. Instead he might go from a seemingly impenetrable “Ring General” to having vulnerability as champion.
Character Weakening
Gunther’s storyline with Sami Zayn raised doubt and cowardly tendencies in the Austrian wrestler’s character. This run as a cowardly heel has continued to be integrated with Gunther’s character. It has made “The Ring General” less compelling and thus made his character seem more generic.
The World Heavyweight Champion’s clean loss to Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel only seemed to solidify this resulting weak character. The developments have stripped the aura of dominance Gunther had depicted previously.
Impact on Future Feuds
Defeats at WrestleMania typically indicate what is likely to come next with future storylines. Should Gunther lose again, he may begin to be positioned as a stepping stone for others to rise up on the roster instead of being a marquee draw. This type of shift in trajectory could hamper him from headlining larger events or being perceived as a credible threat against top-tier talent like Roman Reigns or Seth Rollins.
Although Gunther is a credible and technically proficient wrestler, consecutive losses in high-profile matches could halt his current push in WWE and change his trajectory.
Betting Odds and Analysts favour Jey Uso Over Gunther
There are many factors to explain why Gunther is likely to lose against Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41:
Betting Odds: As per BetOnline, Jey Uso is a stronger favorite to win the match with odds as low as -600 (1/6). This means that the likelihood of Jey Uso winning is 16.67% while Gunther’s odds are +325 which has an even lower likelihood of winning the match in retaining his title.
Royal Rumble Win: With Jey Uso’s win at the Royal Rumble in 2025 and considering his growing popularity, he may be the leading candidate for the World Heavyweight Championship. Claiming the Rumble generally positions a wrestler for a possible big title win at WrestleMania.
Predictions and Analysis: Many experts are backing Jey Uso to win because of the current popularity that Jey has experienced and the narrative build. While some still think Gunther may hold strong due to his strong persona and past title wins. However, based on the betting odds and weekly programming on WWE, the odds are still stacked in Jey Uso’s direction.
It is clear that although Gunther is a dominant champion, any other finish besides a Jey Uso victory would require continued belief from the audience. The current storyline and betting odds are in Jey Uso’s corner to take home the win at WrestleMania 41 for the World Heavyweight Championship Title.
Sachin Singh