WWE has once again stirred up the rumor mill with a series of cryptic vignettes that dropped across the company’s official X account, leaving fans to piece together what—or who—might be coming next.
The first video hit the timeline early on October 26 at 7:42 a.m., showing nothing more than a pair of sharply dressed feet walking across a dark, reflective floor. Later clips arrived at 4:18 p.m. that same day, then 7:42 p.m., and finally another at 4:18 a.m. this morning. The pattern led many to expect a fifth post at 7:42 a.m., but as of now, WWE has held off—only fueling speculation further.
Each vignette features a slightly different pair of shoes, suggesting that multiple individuals could be involved rather than a single returning Superstar. The clips are accompanied by a faint piece of background music that many fans have pointed out sounds strikingly similar to the classic Saturday Night’s Main Event theme, adding an extra layer of nostalgia and intrigue.
Online discussion has ranged wildly. Some are convinced the teases point to GUNTHER’s return, especially since the former Intercontinental Champion has been off TV since dropping the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam. Others have floated more outlandish theories, including Brock Lesnar aligning with The Vision or even the comeback of Andrade El Idolo.
The Vision speculation does make some storyline sense—after all, the group recently ousted Seth Rollins from its ranks. A new leader or addition could mark the next evolution of the faction. However, the idea of Lesnar joining forces with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed feels far-fetched given the group’s current trajectory and Lesnar’s long history with Paul Heyman, a relationship that was seemingly severed on-screen years ago.
As for GUNTHER, the clues don’t line up perfectly either. Fans have noted that all of the mysterious figures are wearing socks—something the “Ring General” famously avoids. Still, with rumors swirling that he’s John Cena’s potential opponent for Cena’s rumored “final match” later this year, the timing of a comeback tease wouldn’t be surprising.
One last wrinkle: eagle-eyed fans noticed that the times of the posts—7:42 and 4:18—both add up to 13 when the digits are combined. Whether that’s an intentional clue or just WWE playing with fan theories remains to be seen, but the company has certainly succeeded in one thing—getting everyone talking.
Whatever these vignettes are leading to, it’s clear WWE is setting the stage for something (or someone) big. The only question now is: when will we get our answers?
UPDATE: WWE posted the following vignette this afternoon:
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