Gunther to lose the final of The Last Time Is Now Tournament because of his dream opponent? Chances explored

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Gunther is set to battle LA Knight in the finals of John Cena's Last Time is Now Tournament, which is scheduled for the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown. He defeated Solo Sikoa in the semi-finals this week to advance to the finals, while Knight pinned Jey Uso, much to everyone's surprise.

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However, while many expect The Ring General to win the tournament and face The Franchise Player in his farewell match on December 13, in a shocking twist, he may end up losing to LA Knight in the finals, thanks to his potential dream opponent.

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Brock Lesnar is the name in question. He has been working on a part-time schedule with the Stamford-based promotion and has only made occasional appearances this year. He made his return on the November 17 episode of the red brand show for the build to the Men's WarGames Match, and, likely, he went back on hiatus after the goal was achieved.

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The Beast Incarnate has yet to share a ring with Gunther aside from a brief moment they had at the 2023 Men's Royal Rumble Match, and the authorities might consider changing that soon. Given that The Ring General once revealed that Lesnar sits atop his dream opponent list, the creative team may decide to give fans the match they've been anticipating.

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In a massive turn of events, Brock Lesnar might make an appearance at the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown and cost Gunther in the finals of the Last Time is Now Tournament. If this happens, it could spark a feud between the two and set the stage for a blockbuster match in the near future.

However, while this angle might sound convincing, it is speculative at this point. Fans will have to wait for the upcoming episode of SmackDown to see if the creative team will consider developing this storyline.

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Why Gunther potentially losing to LA Knight could be an ideal decision

If the above scenario plays out, many believe that Gunther potentially losing to LA Knight in the finals of John Cena's Last Time is Now Tournament could be an ideal decision. There are many reasons for this.

Many fans have been disappointed with Knight's booking so far this year, and seem unhappy with the way the star was quietly removed from the World Heavyweight Championship picture. Hence, a win over The Ring General could enable him to regain his standing as a formidable competitor in the men's roster.

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John Cena's retirement match will likely be a passing of the torch moment, and LA Knight potentially defeating Cena in his last bout as an active wrestler could give his career a significant push. Gunther is already an established wrestler and could achieve more success even without having to be the GOAT's final opponent.

That said, it will be interesting to see who faces The Franchise Player in his retirement match.

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Edited by Sanchari Bhattacharya
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