Folks, it’s time to talk about the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match that isn’t happening at Bad Blood, and let me tell you, it’s a doozy. Despite GUNTHER and Sami Zayn being two of the biggest names in wrestling right now, their hotly anticipated championship clash has been bumped off the Premium Live Event card. Why, you ask? Well, according to the all-knowing Dave Meltzer, WWE decided that Bad Blood didn’t need the extra spice—because, let’s face it, they’re already selling out like hotcakes. Instead, this epic showdown is getting a prime slot on the October 7 episode of Raw, and for the first time in 12 years, Raw will be a two-hour extravaganza. Ratings and ticket sales, you say? WWE is playing chess, not checkers, folks.
Now, some fans may be scratching their heads wondering why two of the hottest guys on the roster aren’t fighting it out at Bad Blood. After all, wouldn’t a World Heavyweight Championship match add a little oomph to the show? But WWE’s got this all figured out. Why waste a ratings goldmine on an event that’s already got people foaming at the mouth? Meltzer himself agreed, saying the smart money is on the October 7 edition of Raw, where GUNTHER vs. Zayn can do what it does best: blow the roof off and boost those TV numbers.
So, what’s been going down with these two in the meantime? GUNTHER, after dethroning Damian Priest at SummerSlam (remember that?), has been keeping things low-key on television, with his last televised defense happening at Bash in Berlin against Randy Orton. But don’t think he’s just been lounging around the locker room playing video games. The big man’s been defending his title in live events and dark matches against heavy hitters like Jey Uso, Sheamus, and the always-tough Ilja Dragunov—who, by the way, sustained a knee injury during their latest bout.
And speaking of Zayn, the man who ended GUNTHER’s monstrous 666-day Intercontinental Title reign at WrestleMania 40? Yeah, he’s been on a rollercoaster since, losing the title to Bron Breakker at SummerSlam. But now, Zayn is ready to remind the world why he’s one of the best in the business.
Mark your calendars, because this GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn showdown is coming to Raw on October 7, and if you miss it, well, you might as well start questioning your life choices.