Gunther, known for his lengthy championship reign in modern WWE, added another accomplishment to his list at the Royal Rumble. He set a new record during the event, solidifying his place in WWE history.
Gunther competed in the Men’s Royal Rumble match at the event tonight. As the reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion, he was the first participant to enter the match and remarkably managed to stay until the end.
During the Royal Rumble match, commentator Michael Cole pointed out that Gunther had set a new record by lasting 1 hour 11 minutes 25 seconds in the match. This beat the previous record held by Rey Mysterio for the longest stay in a traditional Royal Rumble match.
Gunther delivered a standout performance during the Royal Rumble match. He was one of only two competitors, along with Cody Rhodes, who managed to make it to the end of the match. His exceptional endurance and in-ring skill earned him the respect of fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
Despite his impressive showing in the match, Gunther’s time in the Royal Rumble ended when The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, hit him with a Cross Rhodes and then a clothesline, sending him over the top rope and eliminating him from the match. Despite the loss, GUNTHER’s performance was a testament to his incredible resilience and in-ring skill.
