Nick Aldis appeared on the July 6 episode of WWE RAW despite being on administrative leave after his altercation with Gunther at Night of Champions.
The SmackDown General Manager’s return came during an episode already shaped by tension around the Undisputed WWE Championship picture. Gunther had ambushed Cody Rhodes backstage before a scheduled title defense, adding another layer to an already crowded situation.
Tension escalates on RAW
Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce also argued during the segment, and security stepped in to separate them. The scene made clear that the dispute was not limited to one incident at Night of Champions, but was carrying over into WWE RAW in a way that affected multiple key names.
With SummerSlam speculation continuing, Aldis’ appearance added more uncertainty to how the championship picture will develop from here. For now, the important detail is simple: Aldis was back on RAW, and the conflict around Gunther, Cody Rhodes, and the title scene did not cool off with his return.
