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WWE Booking Crossroads: Rhodes vs. Gunther at Clash in Italy
30 May
Summary
- Gunther's booking lacks direction despite retiring John Cena.
- Cody Rhodes' title reign was marred by outside interference.
- A Gunther win could reset both wrestlers' careers effectively.
WWE's booking decisions for stars like Cody Rhodes and Gunther are currently under scrutiny, particularly as they head towards a showdown at Clash in Italy. Despite Gunther's significant achievement in retiring John Cena, his subsequent booking has been described as rudderless, failing to capitalize on that momentum.
Similarly, Cody Rhodes' much-anticipated championship reign, built over multiple WrestleMania events, was complicated by external interferences and erratic plotlines. This culminated in an unexpected title loss and a subsequent, hurried retrieval, leading into a controversial WrestleMania main event.
The upcoming match in Italy presents an opportunity for a strategic course correction. A decisive win for Gunther could potentially realign both performers, leveraging Rhodes' strength in a chase scenario and establishing Gunther as a dominant, 'final boss' figure.
This redirection could also benefit emerging talents like Je'Von Evans and Bron Breakker, provided WWE commits to a more coherent, long-term booking strategy. Such a move would require stepping outside of usual conventions for headliners like Rhodes and demonstrating a commitment to sustained narrative direction.
