A Historic Reign Continues
Summary
– Won the Intercontinental Championship from Ricochet on June 10, 2022
– Became the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion, surpassing The Honky Tonk Man’s record
– Defended the title a staggering 100 times across various events
GUNTHER has cemented his place as a powerhouse in WWE. He holds the Intercontinental Championship and is known for being its workhorse champion.
GUNTHER captured the gold on June 10, 2022, defeating Ricochet on SmackDown. Since then, he’s been unstoppable. He recently surpassed the legendary Honky Tonk Man’s record for the longest Intercontinental Championship reign.
The “Ring General” has defended his title an impressive 100 times! These defenses include house shows, TV appearances, and major pay-per-views. His reign began with a rematch against Ricochet, and most recently, he defeated Jey Uso at a house show on March 10, 2024.
With WrestleMania 40 on the horizon, GUNTHER will face the winner of an upcoming Gauntlet match on RAW – Sami Zayn. Will the underdog dethrone GUNTHER and end this historic reign?
