🔥 “Did WWE Fumble the Moment?” Fans Erupt After Gunther Retires John Cena — And Then Goes Nowhere
WWE thought they had created a once-in-a-lifetime moment when Gunther forced John Cena to tap out in what became the legend’s final match. On paper, it was the kind of victory that should instantly turn a superstar into an unstoppable final boss.
Instead, fans and insiders now believe WWE may have completely wasted it.
Rather than launching Gunther into a dominant, must-watch heel run, the company’s booking after Cena’s retirement has left many scratching their heads. The shock of Cena’s defeat rocked the wrestling world—but what followed has sparked even louder backlash.
“Where Did the Momentum Go?”
Throughout 2025, WWE’s creative choices have been under heavy fire, but for many fans, the post-Cena booking was the breaking point. Beating John Cena—clean, decisive, and historic—should have reshaped Gunther’s entire aura.
Yet weeks later, “The Ring General” feels oddly unchanged. No new edge. No elevated presence. No sense that he just ended the career of one of the biggest names in wrestling history.
Former WWE Star Drops a Brutal Take
The criticism hit another level when former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman sounded off on the Coach & Bro podcast alongside ex-booker Vince Russo. Coachman didn’t mince words, calling WWE’s handling of Gunther a major mistake.
According to him, WWE tried to force Gunther into a top-tier heel role without giving him the tools—or evolution—needed to make it work.
“Gunther walks out there and has no charisma,” Coachman said, pointing out that WWE seemingly followed Cena’s retirement with little more than a laugh, a t-shirt, and no real character growth.
Coachman even argued that Drew McIntyre would’ve been a far better option to carry that nuclear heel momentum coming out of such a historic win.
Overblown Criticism… Or a Massive Miss?
To be fair, Gunther’s legacy is already stacked. He’s a former World Heavyweight Champion, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history at 650 days, and the man who retired Goldberg—now John Cena too.
That résumé alone puts him in rare company.
Still, the fanbase remains split. Some believe WWE squandered a once-in-a-generation moment that should’ve reshaped the entire main-event scene. Others argue Gunther’s in-ring dominance speaks louder than any promo or personality critique.
One thing is certain: the conversation around Gunther isn’t slowing down—and WWE’s next move could decide whether this controversy fades… or explodes even further. 👀🔥
