In a jaw-dropping revelation that has set the wrestling world ablaze, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H has admitted during a backstage interview that booking Jey Uso against Gunther at a recent main event was “a mistake”—and that the Ring General deserves to headline WrestleMania 41 as champion.
The comments came during a candid sit-down on The Bump, where Triple H was asked about the controversial decision to have Jey Uso challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. While the match delivered in intensity, many fans felt it lacked the buildup and prestige a competitor like Gunther warranted.
Triple H didn’t hold back.
“Listen, Jey Uso is incredibly talented—no doubt,” he said. “But in hindsight, putting him against Gunther at that stage wasn’t the right move. Gunther has carried that title with unmatched dominance. Frankly, he should be chasing the world title at WrestleMania 41, not defending the IC belt in filler matches.”
This marks a rare public admission of booking misjudgment from WWE’s top creative voice—and it’s sending shockwaves through the locker room. Fans online are buzzing with speculation that this could be the beginning of a major push for Gunther, possibly setting him up to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Gunther responded with a single statement on X: “I lead this industry through excellence. The time for games is over.”
As WrestleMania 41 looms on the horizon, one thing is clear: The era of Gunther may be just beginning—and WWE may be ready to hand him the keys to the kingdom.
