Twitter reacts to WALTER name change on NXT

Record-setting former champion WALTER wrestled a hard-hitting match with Roderick Strong on last night's NXT 2.0.

After the match, Imperium attacked Strong, prompting a rescue from The Creed Brothers. WALTER took to the mic after defeating Strong, announcing that the winner was "GUNTHER".

The name change caused the Austrian Superstar to trend on Twitter, with fans vocal about their opinions.

One user pictured Triple H's reaction.

Another suggested WWE should've dropped the trademark for the name entirely, given the controversy attached to it.

Many were making light of the situation, including some likening GUNTHER to the "Friends" character of the same name.

Some are even using Twitter as a platform to boycott the new name, stating that they'll still call him by his old name.

WALTER's new name is controversial

When WWE trademarked the name Gunther Stark, it raised controversy for its connections to Nazi Germany.

Gunther Stark is an identical name to that of a German U-Boat commander in World War II. Stark was a member of the Olympia Crew, who produced 140 U-Boat commanders for Nazi Germany during the Second World War.

WWE has seemingly dropped the "Stark" part, but even the first name is enough to raise eyebrows.

The controversy attached to the name change could create obstacles for the Ring General's WWE career, but the Twitter consensus is that the wrestling world is firmly behind him.

Former WWE superstar Keith Lee expressed his sympathy.

Analyst Ryan Satin also blasted the name change, questioning why it happened.

As more news regarding WALTER's name change breaks, there are sure to be more reactions from fans and wrestling industry figures.

What do you think of the name GUNTHER? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.