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By retaining his title against Sami Zayn on WWE RAW, Gunther seemingly punched his ticket to WWE Crown Jewel.
In the main event of the October 7 episode of WWE RAW, Gunther defeated Sami Zayn via submission to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. In doing so, he avenged his loss to Zayn at WWE WrestleMania 40.
After the bell, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes interrupted Gunther’s celebration and stared him down. Rhodes and Gunther are set to face each other for the WWE Crown Jewel Championship at WWE Crown Jewel.
Here’s how the match broke down, courtesy of our play-by-play coverage:
An exploder by Zayn sends Gunther into the barricade. Helluva Kick by Zayn. Zayn breaks the count since he can’t drag Gunther back into the ring. Zayn sends Gunther back into the ring and lands another Helluva Kick. As Gunther is slumped in the corner, Zayn tries another Helluva Kick. Gunther counters with a lariat. After a series of reversals, Gunther hits a powerbomb! Zayn kicks out. Gunther lands another powerbomb. Zayn kicks out at one! Gunther is shocked. Gunther traps Zayn in another sleeper and clinches the win.
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