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Günther, born Mats Söderlund on July 25, 1967, in Malmö, Sweden, is a Swedish singer known primarily for his Europop and Eurodance music style. Before his music career, he worked as a fashion model and owned two nightclubs in Malmö. Günther gained widespread recognition in 2004 with his hit single "Ding Dong Song," featuring his backup singers, the Sunshine Girls. The track topped the Swedish charts and became notable for its catchy, campy, and sexually suggestive lyrics and video. This song was included in his album *Pleasureman*, initially released in 1991 and later reissued in various countries. Following his initial success, Günther continued to release singles such as "Teeny Weeny String Bikini" and "Like Fire Tonight," with the latter entering the Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s national music competition, in 2006, though it did not advance to the finals. He maintained a presence in the European dance music scene through various performances and festival appearances, including notable events like Stockholm Pride and the 1990s-themed festival "Vi som älskar 90-talet Karlstad." After a period of lower activity, Günther returned in 2013 with the electro house-influenced single "I'm Not Justin Bieber, Bitch," whose music video garnered over 5.6 million views by mid-2023. He is recognized for blending 1990s Eurodance with contemporary pop elements and has a dedicated fan base in Sweden and parts of Europe. Günther remains active as a performer, known for his distinctive style and humorous, provocative stage persona[1][3][5][7][8].

CM Punk, born Phillip Jack Brooks, is a professional wrestler known for his notable success across multiple major wrestling organizations, including WWE, AEW, and Ring of Honor (ROH). He is a seven-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship twice, the World Heavyweight Championship three times, the ECW Championship once, the AEW World Championship twice, and the ROH World Championship once[1][2][4]. Punk began his mainstream career in WWE's ECW brand in 2006 and quickly rose to prominence, becoming the 19th WWE Triple Crown Champion—the fastest in WWE history to achieve this feat, doing so in 203 days[2]. His 2011 "pipe bomb" promo, in which he voiced candid criticisms of WWE and vowed not to renew his contract, is considered one of the most influential moments in modern wrestling, cementing his legacy. During his WWE tenure, he also won the Intercontinental and World Tag Team Championships, with his tag partner being Kofi Kingston[5]. Punk won the Money in the Bank ladder match twice (2008, 2009) and was named WWE Superstar of the Year in 2011. His 434-day WWE Championship reign is among the longest in history[2][4]. After a seven-year wrestling hiatus, Punk returned in 2021 to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he quickly became a top star. He won the AEW World Championship twice and was involved in high-profile feuds, including a notable rivalry with MJF. In 2022, Punk was inducted into the ROH Hall of Fame[1][3][4]. Outside wrestling, he also competed in mixed martial arts under the UFC banner. As of late 2025, CM Punk remains a significant figure in professional wrestling, though recent injuries have sidelined him intermittently. His career is marked by his in-ring skills, microphone ability, and influence on wrestling culture across multiple promotions[1][4][6].

Roman Reigns, born Leati Joseph Anoa'i on May 25, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida, is a prominent American professional wrestler and former football player. He played defensive tackle at Georgia Tech from 2003 to 2006, serving as team captain his senior year and earning First-Team All-ACC honors. After a brief football career, including time with the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos and NFL teams Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars, Reigns transitioned to professional wrestling, signing with WWE in 2010[1][2][4]. Reigns debuted on WWE's main roster in 2012 as part of the faction The Shield, alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. The group quickly became a dominant force in WWE, winning multiple championships. After The Shield's disbandment, Reigns emerged as a main event player, winning the 2015 Royal Rumble and capturing his first WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series 2015. He has since amassed multiple major titles, including four WWE World Championships, two WWE Universal Championships, and other titles such as the Intercontinental, United States, and Tag Team Championships[1][2][3][4]. Known by nicknames like "The Tribal Chief" and "The Head of the Table," Reigns is characterized by signature moves including the spear, Superman punch, and guillotine choke. His reign as Universal Champion has been especially notable, holding the longest WWE Universal Championship reign at over 1300 days. He leads the Bloodline faction, a dominant wrestling family group featuring members of his Samoan heritage[2][5]. Reigns has been involved in prominent storylines and matches, including main events at WrestleMania and high-profile rivalries with wrestlers such as Brock Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, and The Fiend Bray Wyatt. In 2018, he publicly revealed his battle with leukemia had returned, leading to him relinquishing the Universal Title temporarily before making a strong comeback in 2020[5]. Currently, Reigns remains a central figure in WWE on the SmackDown brand, holding the status of undisputed WWE Universal Champion and continuing to influence the landscape of professional wrestling[4][5].