USA Network sends a message after Gunther gets into verbal altercation backstage in WWE

The USA Network's official Instagram handle has recently sent a message after WWE Superstar Gunther got involved in a heated verbal altercation. The Ring General is one of the biggest heels in the Stamford-based promotion.

After dethroning Damian Priest as the World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam 2024, Gunther showcased why he is one of the biggest names on the roster by retaining the title against Randy Orton at the Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event. Since then, the Imperium leader has defended his gold against multiple opponents on live events and is now set to lock horns with Sami Zayn on next week's edition of RAW.

WWE's official Instagram handle recently posted a backstage interview where they asked the talent about something they have 'Bad Blood' with. When they asked Gunther the question, he got into a heated verbal altercation with the company's social media team.

Check out the video below:

Following this, USA Network's official Instagram handle left a comment on WWE's post, writing that they believed The Ring General was almost ready to hit the interviewer.

"Gunther was ready to serve up chops," the USA Network wrote.

Check out a screenshot of the comment below:

Screenshot of USA Network's comment [Image credits: WWE's Instagram]

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WWE star Bron Breakker teased a potential feud with Gunther

During an interview with Justin Dhilon on The Wrestling Classic podcast, Bron Breakker talked about a potential rematch with Jey Uso for the Intercontinental Championship.

Breakker mentioned that he could also go after Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship.

"It's very out in the open time for me right now in terms of, like, where I'm headed; what's next for me? But, I think, a lot's at my disposal right now; I think I have options. I can go for the Intercontinental Championship. I have a right to a rematch [against Jey Uso]. I also could go for Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship," Breakker said.

It remains to be seen if Gunther will retain his title against Sami Zayn on next week's edition of Monday Night RAW.