Gunther reportedly having surgery following the 2025 WWE SummerSlam Saturday PLE

As seen during the 2025 WWE SummerSlam PLE, CM Punk defeated Gunther to win the world heavyweight title. Gunther was busted open towards the end of the match.

Just prior to the show, Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com reported that Gunther had “a nose issue that may require him to take time off.” While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer addressed Gunther’s status…

“I was told Gunther is having surgery on his nose, I was told that a couple of days ago. It was very clear from the finish that Gunther is having surgery on his nose pretty quick because they shot the angle. That busted nose thing, that was 100% worked blood and planned. It was totally planned.”