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Following the April 7 episode of WWE Raw in Minneapolis, MN, World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER sat down with Sam Roberts and Megan Morant on the official Raw Recap podcast. The champion opened up about his current state of mind ahead of his scheduled title match at WrestleMania 41 and shared some honest insights about carrying the responsibility of being a top-tier WWE Superstar.
GUNTHER on WrestleMania Pressure: "I Always Knew Where I Belonged"
GUNTHER, known for his dominant reign and no-nonsense persona, didn't mince words when addressing the mental pressure of being a champion on the road to WWE's biggest stage.
“I never had an issue with fitting in those situations. I always knew what I’m capable of. I always knew where I belonged, so it was never a question for me that I would end up in those positions,” he said confidently.
Although GUNTHER admitted that this year’s WrestleMania storyline may not align with his personal vision, he’s more focused on doing what’s expected of a champion.
“Even though this year it’s not the scenario I wanted to be in, I have an opponent that’s overreaching by a mile, that is not on my level, and that’s what I’m carrying around with me right now, and going into that, if you ask me, am I excited? I don’t know. I don’t think there’s much excitement to that. I think there’s mostly… I’m a professional. I’m a professional wrestler. I’m the World Heavyweight Champion. There’s a duty to fulfill, and I’m going to do that.”
Keeping Emotions in Check: “It’s Too Intimate of a Question”
When asked directly about how excited he is for this year’s WrestleMania, GUNTHER chose to maintain a reserved approach.
> “I think my personal feelings, it’s too intimate of a question to answer, I think. I’m here to fulfill my duties as World Heavyweight Champion. That’s what I’m doing right now.”
Confirmed Match Card for WWE WrestleMania 41 (2025)
WWE's biggest event of the year is shaping up to be a blockbuster, with several major title defenses and headline-grabbing matchups on the schedule.
Main Championship Bouts:
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena
- World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Jey Uso
- WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
- Women’s World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley
High-Stakes Grudge Matches:
- Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
- AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
- Jade Cargill vs. Naomi – A heated personal rivalry driven by Cargill's pursuit of revenge
Title Matches:
- United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
- Fatu earned the title shot after defeating Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing match
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. TBD
- A tag team gauntlet will be held on the April 11 edition of SmackDown to determine the challengers
- Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
With WrestleMania 41 drawing closer, GUNTHER is focused on doing what he does best—defending his title with unmatched precision and intensity. Whether fans view him as cold or composed, the champion is clearly locked in on the task ahead.
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