When WWE Finalized Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHER for WrestleMania 42

WrestleMania 42 just got one of its biggest matches in Seth Rollins vs. GUNTEHR — but it turns out the decision came together much later than expected.

After the March 30 episode of WWE RAW at Madison Square Garden set the stage with a chaotic segment involving Seth Rollins, GUNTHER, and Paul Heyman, a new report is revealing details on what was happening behind the scenes.

According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select in April 2026, WWE didn’t lock in Rollins vs. GUNTHER until very late in the creative process — something that stands out given how major WrestleMania matches are usually planned well in advance. The report notes that internally, WWE had been considering multiple directions for both Rollins and GUNTHER, with different opponents and creative paths being discussed before a final decision was made. The match wasn’t finalized until late last week.

“We’re told the idea of Gunther being Seth Rollins’ WrestleMania opponent was not finalized until late last week.”

That timing is significant, especially for two top-tier names. WrestleMania matches of this scale are typically mapped out weeks — sometimes months — ahead of time, but this situation shows plans were still shifting very close to the event.

The report also makes it clear that the decision wasn’t driven by injury-related changes, despite speculation surrounding Bron Breakker. Instead, the move appears to have been about creative priorities — specifically making sure GUNTHER had a strong and meaningful spot on the WrestleMania card. In the end, momentum reportedly shifted toward pairing him with Rollins as the best available option, even if it came together later than usual.

With WrestleMania 42 a little over two weeks away, this shows that WWE’s biggest show of the year is still evolving behind the scenes — and even marquee matches aren’t always locked in as early as fans might expect.