This week’s Raw featured a stellar #1 Contender Fatal 4-Way Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins, and Sheamus all competed for a coveted opportunity against Gunther. However, Damian Priest was the man who emerged victorious following a tough showing.

Following this match, The Ring General walked down the aisle to confront his next opponent. He went toe to toe with The Punisher on Raw, bringing back the memories from SummerSlam this year. The two stars had an intense stare down to mark the onset of their feud for the World Title once again.

Although it was not confirmed that this match will take place at Survivor Series: WarGames, it is likely that WWE will make it official in the weeks to come. After all, there are reports suggesting that WWE is planning a mega push for Priest. Therefore, this match might be the beginning of the rise for the former Judgment Day member.

Damian Priest wins the Fatal 4 Way and is the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. 🔥 I think we’re getting Priest vs. Gunther on an upcoming Raw, and after the match CM Punk confronts the winner – setting up Survivor Series.

#WWERaw pic. twitter. com/v8TIL1hPB7— PW Chronicle (@_PWChronicle) November 5, 2024Moreover, Gunther has been on a dominant run as champion but with relatively few defenses on PLEs.

Coming off a monumental loss against Cody Rhodes, WWE needs to restore the credibility of the World Champion. Therefore, a rematch with The Punisher could help WWE solidify the reign of the King of the Ring. RELATEDMassive update on WWE’s current plan for Goldberg’s retirement match in 2025 after he teased facing 37-year-old Raw SuperstarGunther sends a message to Cody Rhodes following Crown Jewel showdownGunther went on a war against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel last weekend.

The two stars showcased their talent to become the first ever Crown Jewel Champion. However, The American Nightmare was the better man in Saudi Arabia, as he went on to defeat The Ring General. A few days later, the latter has finally broken his silence on his tough loss.

Cody Rhodes and Gunther (via WWE)Taking it to X, the 37-year-old posted a clip of him shaking hands with Rhodes. He wrote an intriguing caption, teasing that even though they are done for now, a future encounter is imminent. It was a subtle hint towards another clash between the two titans in the next few years.

for nowGunther via Xfor now pic. twitter. com/YX0fyU9bK8— GUNTHER (@Gunther_AUT) November 4, 2024Additionally, it was the second in-ring encounter between Gunther and Cody Rhodes, with the first being their iconic faceoff during the Royal Rumble match in 2023.

Both stars have moved on to their stories as the Austrian superstar looks forward to embarking on the next chapter of his feud with Damian Priest. RELATEDSamantha Irvin seemingly disgusted after fans continue to blow her WWE departure out of proportion