WWE Stars Gunther, Roman Reigns Indefinitely Out After SummerSlam Injuries, Acting Plans

Several major WWE superstars are set to take breaks from television for personal and professional reasons. Logan Paul is preparing to take a short hiatus as he approaches his wedding, though he expressed eagerness to continue wrestling even during that week and hopes to participate in WWE's upcoming Japan tour despite past controversies there. GUNTHER, the former World Heavyweight Champion, is out indefinitely due to a storyline injury involving facial fractures sustained at SummerSlam, which correlates with his need for legitimate nose surgery. Roman Reigns was written off WWE TV following a brutal on-screen attack, with the hiatus allowing him to film a major role as the villain Akuma in the live-action Street Fighter movie; he is expected to return by the Survivor Series event in November. These absences highlight WWE's ongoing efforts to balance compelling storylines with the real-life careers and health of their top talent.