Gunther vs. Nick Aldis set for WWE SummerSlam after Fanatics Fest brawl
Gunther and Nick Aldis are set to clash at WWE SummerSlam following a physical confrontation at Fanatics Fest.
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The brief
A match between Gunther and Nick Aldis has been officially confirmed for WWE SummerSlam. The rivalry intensified after a brawl at Fanatics Fest and an incident during WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event where Aldis interfered in a match involving Gunther and Sami Zayn.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports and WWE confirms the official match, while Bleacher Report and Fightful detail how Aldis's interference led to a victory for CM Punk and Cody Rhodes over Gunther and Sami Zayn. Cageside Seats highlights the Fanatics Fest brawl as a catalyst for the pairing.
Attention now turns to the upcoming SummerSlam event where the two will face off.
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Quick answers
Why is Gunther facing Nick Aldis?
The match follows a brawl at Fanatics Fest and Aldis's interference in a WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event match.
Who won the match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event?
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther and Sami Zayn.
Where was the match officially announced?
The match was made official according to reports from Yahoo Sports and WWE.
Coverage (6)
- Backstage Update: Gunther Expected to Face Former World Champion at SummerSlam Men's Journal · 1d ago
- Nick Aldis Costs GUNTHER & Sami Zayn Match At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Fightful · 1d ago
- CM Punk, Cody Rhodes Beat Gunther, Sami Zayn at WWE SNME Ahead of SummerSlam After Aldis Interferes Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Gunther Vs. Nick Aldis Made Official For WWE SummerSlam Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Gunther vs. Nick Aldis WWE · 1d ago
- Gunther vs. Nick Aldis set for WWE SummerSlam after Fanatics Fest brawl Cageside Seats · 1d ago
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