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Gunther: Erling Haaland could become a WWE superstar!
WrestleMania 41: Gunther suggests Haaland as a WWE star. Two nights full of action on April 19 & 20, 2025 in Las Vegas.
Gunther: Erling Haaland could become a WWE superstar!
Wrestlemania weekend has begun with WWE's 41st event, taking place on April 19 and 20, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This year promises a spectacular show with top-class fights and exciting encounters. The Austrian WWE star Gunther made the comments in an interview with NBC Sports to the wrestling landscape and drew interesting parallels to the world of international football. He suggested Erling Haaland as a potential WWE star, highlighting his size, charm and impressive performance.
Wrestlemania 41 is a two-day event starting at 7pm ET both days. The event will stream exclusively on Peacock in the US and internationally on Netflix. The main event on both nights promises to be particularly exciting, with John Cena challenging Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena, currently on a retirement tour, plans to compete as a villain after attacking Rhodes and teaming up with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at the March 1 Elimination Chamber event.
Match highlights
The matches fought are designed to captivate fans for up to two nights. Here are some of the high-profile matches confirmed for Wrestlemania 41:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena
- Triple-Threat-Match: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
- Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley
- World Heavyweight Champion Gunther vs. Jey Uso
- WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair
- AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
- Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker vs. Penta vs. Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- United States Champion LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu
- Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
- Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
- Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre (Sin City Street Fight)
- World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders vs. The New Day
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
Tickets for Wrestlemania 41 are already available on Ticketmaster. Prices start at $120 for the first night and $210 for the second night, while combo tickets for both days start at $500.
Historical context
Wrestlemania is considered the biggest event on the wrestling calendar and has a rich history. Long before the ringmakers arrive in Las Vegas, the event boasts many memorable fights. The Undertaker holds the record for the most Wrestlemania matches with a total of 27 appearances as well as the most wins, which add up to 25. Statistics show that the event took place in various cities, including New York City, Los Angeles and Orlando, which hosted three editions each.
This year, the Wrestlemania event will not only be a highlight in the world of wrestling, but could also reignite the discussion about the connection between sports and entertainment in football, especially with Gunther's interesting comments about Erling Haaland, who could potentially take the WWE stage in the future.