“WWE SmackDown” General Manager has been placed on “administrative leave” following a physical altercation with GUNTHER after Night of Champions. During “WWE Raw,” Michael Cole announced that each men have been sent home and that Aldis has been placed on administrative leave and is “under investigation.”
After losing to Sami Zayn, GUNTHER was irate. Backstage, GUNTHER accused Aldis of screwing him over in Europe and now in Saudi Arabia. Aldis warned “The Ring General” not to place his hands on him. GUNTHER told Aldis he was jealous of him and his position before calling him “a failed wrestler.” Aldis warned him again not to the touch him before shoving GUNTHER. GUNTHER grabbed him by the shirt and tie. They shoved each other and needed to be separated by agents.
“Raw” General Manager Adam Pearce will probably be in control of each shows. It’s unclear how long the “investigation” will last and if GUNTHER is free to return to the following episode of “SmackDown.”