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GUNTHER desires Brock Lesnar
When filling out dream WrestleMania playing cards earlier this 12 months, Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther was a resoundingly common decide. Lesnar seemingly did not have something to do, and Gunther rampaged by the SmackDown roster with ease throughout his Intercontinental championship reign.
Alas, it doesn’t seem they will be discovering themselves going one-on-one. The pair had a enjoyable back-and-forth finally month’s Royal Rumble, however Bobby Lashley eliminating Lesnar possible units up one other match between the 2 behemoths at wrestling’s largest occasion.
That stated, Gunther is all in on a possible match with the Beast Incarnate.
“Brock is a one-in-a-million man, one in ten million,” Gunther said on the Rob Brown Show. “I at all times preferred these guys which have stood out from the pack. I ended watching wrestling for some time once I was a young person after which I obtained again into it once more once I began coaching. There was a time when Brock was younger and he was wrestling Eddie [Guerrero] and Huge Present and Kurt Angle, and the man was incredible. I at all times liked his matches and was very impressed with that and likewise with the current years in WWE. I at all times thought it might be a factor for wrestling and my model, that is my finish boss. I have been portrayed as the top boss in wrestling for lots of fellows, however I believe Brock might be my finish boss. I actually hope the match goes down in some unspecified time in the future.”
Gunther is already one of many longest-reigning Intercontinental champions in historical past and it would not be a shock to see him problem the Honky Tonk Man’s 454-day file reign at this level.
If WWE desires to place Gunther’s reign into query, reserving him in opposition to Lesnar at SummerSlam might construct a ton of hype.
Dragon Lee Dealing With Visa Points
WWE’s newest main signing from the lucha libre ranks has been conspicuously absent since his signing with the corporate on the finish of final 12 months.
Whereas many anticipated him to debut at NXT’s Vengeance Day occasion over the weekend, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio stated visa points are inflicting a delay in his arrival.
“I am positive they needed to introduce Dragon Lee, however he is having visa points so he is not there but,” Meltzer stated.
It is unclear when these points can be addressed, however anticipate Dragon Lee to make his debut quickly after he is capable of enter the USA. The 27-year-old is arguably essentially the most promising lucha star but to make an actual affect stateside. He briefly appeared within the AEW Trios Match final 12 months however was not signed after the looks, paving the way in which for WWE to step in.
Huge Enlargement of Customization Coming to WWE 2K23 Universe Mode
Whereas WWE 2K22 was an enormous improve over its predecessor, most followers nonetheless discovered Universe Mode missing.
That will not be the case in 2K23, in accordance with builders. Affiliate Gameplay Producer Bryan Williams spoke to Deven McClure of Display Rant and stated full storyline customization is coming to Universe Mode this 12 months.
“The extent of management that the gamers can have in Universe this 12 months is one thing that I do not suppose they’re anticipating,” Williams stated. “I imply, Universe already is about management and having the ability to manipulate every part, however this new layer of having the ability to really now set and direct the sure actions and occasions to occur. I believe for me, it is a recreation changer for the mode, and I am excited for the followers of this mode to get their palms on it as a result of I believe that a kind of content material creators who likes to stream the sport, they’re going to have a discipline day with this.”
WWE 2K23 is ready for a March 17 launch date.
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