Paul Heyman pays off his favor to GUNTHER and spoils Cody Rhodes’ heel turn
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Key Points:
- GUNTHER attacked WWE Champion Cody Rhodes on last week's SmackDown, sparking speculation about a connection to a favor owed by Paul Heyman.
- Heyman appeared on SmackDown May 8 to discuss GUNTHER joining the blue brand, but GUNTHER refused to sign a contract due to disagreements with GM Nick Aldis.
- Heyman gave the contract for a WWE Championship match between Rhodes and GUNTHER at Clash in Italy on May 31 to Rhodes, stating he fulfilled his favor to GUNTHER but the contract still needs signing.
- A tense exchange between Rhodes and Heyman hinted at possible future storylines, with Heyman cryptically suggesting that key wrestlers will eventually need his guidance.
- The segment ended with Rhodes fending off another GUNTHER attack, leaving the contract for the upcoming match unsigned and the storyline unresolved.
