Gunther Nick Aldis attack closed the July 10 episode of SmackDown in chaotic fashion after a major match was announced for Saturday Night’s Main Event. The Gunther Nick Aldis attack added another layer of tension to the ongoing storyline heading into WWE SummerSlam.
Earlier in the night, Nick Aldis officially resumed his role as SmackDown General Manager following a period of administrative leave. His return immediately brought him back into conflict with Gunther, who confronted him over the handling of his championship situation.
Aldis responded by announcing a high-profile tag team match for Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 18 at Madison Square Garden. The match will see Gunther team with Sami Zayn to face Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes.
The announcement raised questions, as Aldis had previously stated that Sami Zayn was taking a mental health break and would not appear on SmackDown. Despite that, Zayn remains scheduled for the upcoming match.
Gunther Nick Aldis Attack Ends SmackDown In Chaos
Gunther did not accept the decision quietly. He accused Aldis of attempting to fix a previous mistake, escalating the situation further. Aldis responded with a direct remark, saying the real issue to correct was “Gunther being an asshole” since his arrival on SmackDown.
The confrontation quickly turned physical.
Gunther struck Aldis with a clothesline before locking in a sleeper hold. WWE officials rushed to intervene, but Gunther repeatedly reapplied the hold, refusing to release it even as Aldis became unresponsive in the ring.
The situation only changed when Cody Rhodes ran down to ringside, forcing Gunther to step back. The show went off the air with Aldis down and officials attending to him, highlighting the intensity of the situation.
The Gunther Nick Aldis attack reinforces the growing hostility between the two and could have significant consequences moving forward. It also adds further intrigue to the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event match and the broader title picture heading into WWE SummerSlam.
Gunther Attacks Nick Aldis After Saturday Night’s Main Event Match Announcement
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