Gunther Strips Penta of Lucha Mask and Retains World Heavyweight Title in Corpus Christi

On July 19, 2025, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, World Heavyweight Champion Gunther delivered a ruthless performance, defending his title against high-flying luchador sensation Penta El Zero Miedo.

From the opening bell, Gunther targeted Penta’s iconic mask, using it as a strategic weakness to neutralize his aerial offense.

Midway through the bout, the champion managed to wrench the mask free, briefly exposing Penta’s face—a moment of deep humiliation in lucha libre tradition.

With Penta dazed and desperate to recover his mask, Gunther capitalized instantly.

He drove Penta to the mat with a crushing powerbomb and secured the pinfall, leaving no doubt that he remains atop the division.

Throughout the match, Gunther mixed precise chops and heavy strikes with cold-blooded ring psychology, all while the local crowd simmered between shock at the unmasking and awe at the champion’s dominance.

Post-match, Gunther paraded the blood-spattered mask before exiting through the cheering—yet uneasy—Corpus Christi faithful.

The victory not only cements Gunther’s legacy as an unbeatable “Ring General” but also sets the stage for his upcoming title defenses, as Penta vows to rebuild his honor and reclaim his masked identity on the next chapter of WWE’s evolving world title scene.

In other matches that night, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY defeated Naomi and Nia Jax, while LA Knight overcame Bronson Reed.

The main event saw Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Jacob Fatu triumph over Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, and Tonga Loa.

Corpus Christi's wrestling fans were treated to a night of intense action, with the unmasking of Penta standing out as a moment that will be remembered for years to come.

As the WWE continues its tour, the fallout from this event is sure to influence future storylines and rivalries.