Rey Mysterio’s inclusion within the Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match at WrestleMania 42 surprised many fans. Before his injury, the unique plan was reportedly to book him for a singles match against GUNTHER on the Showcase of Immortals.
Nonetheless, all of it modified in the course of the Royal Rumble go-home episode of Monday Night RAW. Mysterio fractured each ribs during his match against Austin Theory. While he did compete within the 30-man Battle Royal in Riyadh, he was sidelined after the event.
Meanwhile, GUNTHER unmasked Dragon Lee and feuded with him for a couple of weeks. With Mysterio on the shelf and no clear direction for GUNTHER, WWE creative reportedly had no idea what to do with The Ring General. In consequence, he was pulled off television for a brief period.
Fightful is reporting that the unique working plan was Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker and GUNTHER vs. Rey Mysterio for WrestleMania 42.
Once Mysterio got injured, plans modified, and GUNTHER vs. Seth Rollins was booked as an alternative. Furthermore, there have been claims that this variation was being discussed way back to the 2026 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event in February.