Nick Aldis reacts to surprising WWE SummerSlam match against GUNTHER

Nick Aldis made his in-ring WWE debut against GUNTHER at SummerSlam this weekend, expressing surprise at the opportunity. During an interview, Aldis noted that he was caught off guard but had been advised by Mickey James and Randy Orton to stay prepared for a last-minute call-up. Though Aldis lost to GUNTHER, his performance was strong given his three-year hiatus from wrestling. Following the match, WWE CCO Paul "Triple H" Levesque reinstated Aldis as General Manager of "SmackDown," after he resigned to compete. Triple H publicly appreciated Aldis's willingness to step into the ring against a formidable opponent.

• 7:09 PMWrestling Inc — Nick Aldis Says WWE SummerSlam Match Against GUNTHER Came As A 'Total Shock'