WWE legend to return and help Damian Priest dethrone Gunther at Survivor Series: WarGames? Chances explored
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames is the next premium live event for the Stamford-based promotion. On the latest episode of WWE RAW, Damian Priest won the number one contender's match, securing his spot as the next challenger to clash with Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. The Archer of Infamy has unresolved issues with the Ring General, which makes this match even more compelling.
While the exact location for the bout has not been confirmed, it is likely that Priest vs. Gunther will take place at the next PLE. During the match, Goldberg might make a surprise return to help Priest dethrone the Imperium leader. The iconic star had a confrontation with Gunther at Bad Blood 2024, where Gunther provoked him with personal shots. This sparked fans' interest in a potential match between the two.
The Hall of Famer potentially returning to cost Gunther the World Heavyweight Title could set up a future match between Goldberg and The Ring General. Having Goldberg interfere to dethrone Gunther could be a clever way to remove the title from Gunther without significantly damaging his momentum.
It remains to be seen how things will unfold in the coming weeks and if WWE will add Priest vs. Gunther to the Survivor Series: WarGames PLE card.
What if Goldberg returns at Survivor Series: WarGames?
Goldberg’s return at the upcoming Survivor Series: WarGames PLE would not only add a big surprise element to the show but also help WWE set up his retirement match in 2025. Recently, the Hall of Famer announced that his retirement match will take place next year.
This suggests that if the iconic star returns at Survivor Series and costs Gunther the match, it could pave the way for his final showdown. Despite costing the Ring General the title at Survivor Series, their match could still be planned for a later date. Given that it will be the final match for the 57-year-old legend, WWE might choose to schedule Gunther vs. Goldberg for WrestleMania 41.
Even if Goldberg appears to interfere with Gunther at the upcoming premium live event, he might take another break from WWE, returning on the road to next year’s Showcase of the Immortals to officially set up his match against Gunther for WrestleMania.
We’ll have to wait and see who WWE ultimately selects as the Hall of Famer’s final opponent in 2025.