4 Mistakes WWE must not make with Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship reign
Gunther shocked the world on the latest episode of RAW by defeating Jey Uso to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. The Ring General has reclaimed his throne and is standing at the pedestal of the men's division once again. With it being his second world title reign, fans have high hopes and big expectations from the Stamford-based promotion.
It would not be wrong to say that the Austrian's last reign as the World Heavyweight Champion somewhat fell short of expectations. The company made several creative blunders as a result of which The Ring General could not create the impact he should have. Therefore, Triple H must make every move with the 37-year-old very carefully this time.
Here are four mistakes WWE must not make with Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship reign.
#4. Giving him a short title reign
Short title reigns have indeed become a very common pattern in Triple H's creative regime lately. Whether it's Jey Uso's championship reign or Chelsea Green's, most of them remained short. However, WWE must not follow that trend with Gunther now that the World Heavyweight Championship is back on his shoulder.
The company must preserve The Ring General's dominant aura and re-establish him as the powerhouse he once was. A short championship run would very much undermine his reputation, making him appear less formidable. It could therefore make the Austrian powerhouse look like a transitional champion.
Besides, the World Heavyweight Championship changing hands frequently would erode its uniqueness. It could also garner huge backlash from fans, questioning Triple H's booking.
#3. Repeating the same old feuds
A major mistake WWE made during Gunther's previous title run was booking him in repetitive feuds. He found himself entangled with his old rivals, such as Jey Uso and Sami Zayn, despite the roster featuring fresh names. Moreover, The Ring General faced Damian Priest and Jey twice, something that fans were not very fond of.
WWE must put fresh faces before Gunther in his second run. The RAW roster is currently filled with diverse talents, including Penta, AJ Styles, Rusev, and many more. However, the company still putting the Imperium leader against old rivals like Jey Uso, Sheamus, Sami Zayn would make his title run monotonous.
The creative team must give The Ring General a fresh start and book him in new feuds and storylines that could garner fans' interest.
#2. Ignoring opportunities to build new stars
Gunther’s first World Heavyweight Championship reign focused heavily on established names, with less emphasis on elevating younger talent. He faced veterans like Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso, who needed no recognition or spotlight in the first place.
In his second run, WWE must therefore avoid missing chances to use The Ring General's credibility to create new main-eventers. Feuds with rising stars like Dominik Mysterio, Penta, Ludwig Kaiser, and Austin Theory could showcase his ability to carry less experienced opponents while building future headliners.
It would allow WWE to bank on talents who are currently struggling to get the spotlight while delivering some great storylines on Monday Night RAW.
#1. Not booking Gunther in high-profile matches
Failing to book Gunther in high-profile matches is another mistake that WWE must surely avoid this time. Well, the previous run lacked any big feuds except the one with Randy Orton. However, this time, Triple H does have a golden opportunity to put him against some big names and create dream matches.
WWE must book The Ring General in blockbuster feuds with stars like CM Punk, AJ Styles, and John Cena. The company must also capitalize on the long-awaited match between Gunther and Ilja Dragunov, something fans have been clamoring to see on the main roster.
Triple H must not miss this golden opportunity when have the chance to capitalize on it. Failing to give the 37-year-old high-profile feuds in his second World Heavyweight Championship run may become the bigger creative blunder.
