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Mick Joest

After John Cena's Retirement Match, Is The WWE Resurrecting A Gimmick For Gunther Previously Used By Another Superstar?

Gunther locks John Cena in the rear naked choke during his final match.

John Cena went out on his back during his last match in the WWE, and while some fans are furious about it, it's overshadowing another headline regarding his opponent. Gunther has successfully retired a second future wrestling Hall of Famer, and put a stamp on the year in a way that his peers haven't. In some ways, it's unprecedented, but I also can't help but feel that it's also very familiar.

As we prepare for WrestleMania season and discuss the directions superstars could head, I have to talk about Gunther. I think the WWE is prepping to resurrect an old gimmick that worked out really well for one wrestling icon, and fans may have a new "legend killer" taking down their favorite wrestlers in the squared circle.

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