GUNTHER selects Sami Zayn as referee for WWE title match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
GUNTHER will face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship next week on SmackDown. After consulting with General Manager Nick Aldis, GUNTHER expressed his distrust in Aldis' referee selection. He ultimately chose Sami Zayn, citing the need for an experienced official with a strong moral compass. This decision follows a confrontation between Zayn and Rhodes during the show, where tensions escalated, showcasing a personal rivalry ahead of their upcoming match.
- •GUNTHER to challenge Cody Rhodes for the title on SmackDown next week
- •He selected Sami Zayn as the special guest referee
- •GUNTHER expressed distrust in Aldis' referee choices
- •Zayn and Rhodes had a physical altercation during the show
- •Tensions are high ahead of their championship match
- 2:14 AMWrestling Inc — GUNTHER Names Special Guest Referee For Title Match Vs. Cody Rhodes On WWE SmackDown
"GUNTHER will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship next week on "SmackDown".
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