Without more information, I'm not sure about the true meaning of "gutted." Here is the definition from thefreedictionary.com.
gut·ted, gut·ting, guts
1. To remove the intestines or entrails of; eviscerate.
2. To extract essential or major parts of: gut a manuscript.
3. To destroy the interior of: Fire gutted the house.
4. To reduce or destroy the effectiveness of.