Cody Rhodes and Gunther Share a Tense Moment During 10/14 WWE RAW

Fans witnessed a tense but respectful exchange between Cody Rhodes and Gunther, two of WWE’s top stars on the October 14 edition of WWE Raw.

The segment started with “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes addressing the crowd at the Enterprise Center, referencing how the arena was home to the birth of the #WeWantCody movement. Rhodes then asked fans what they wanted to talk about, but it wasn’t long before The Ring General Gunther made his way to the ring.

Gunther, who has earned respect for his dominant presence in WWE, came out and acknowledged Rhodes’ impact on the company, praising him for “carrying WWE on his back.” Gunther also brought up Rhodes’ ongoing issues with Kevin Owens on SmackDown, further intensifying the promo.

Not one to back down, Rhodes fired back, stating that Gunther hasn’t yet reached the full potential of his WWE journey and reminding him that they’ve never faced each other in a one-on-one match. Rhodes also pointed out his own accomplishments, highlighting his victory over the most dominant champion in WWE history and defeating a “frightening beast.”

As the segment came to a close, the tension between the two stars culminated in a surprising handshake from Gunther, leaving Rhodes—and the WWE Universe—confused and intrigued by the gesture. What could this unexpected show of respect mean for their future encounters?