Celebrating 500 Days as WWE Intercontinental Champion

Summarize:
– Gunther marks 500 days as the WWE Intercontinental Champion, setting a new record.
– He surpassed the Honky Tonk Man’s reign on September 7, becoming the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion.
– Throughout his reign, Gunther has successfully defended his title against top WWE Superstars, including Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, and Braun Strowman.

Gunther’s dominance in the WWE continues to be a topic of discussion as he recently celebrated a significant milestone – 500 days as the WWE Intercontinental Champion. This isn’t just any achievement; Gunther has now solidified his place in history as the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time.

The journey began on June 10, 2022, during an WWE SmackDown episode where Gunther claimed victory over Ricochet. Since then, he’s been on an unstoppable path, making 17 successful title defenses. His recent defense was against Bronson Reed on the October 16 episode of WWE Raw. The list of challengers he’s overcome reads like a who’s who of WWE talent, including Chad Gable, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Braun Strowman.

Gunther’s reign and his dedication to the title have garnered admiration from fans and peers alike. As he continues to set the bar high, the wrestling community eagerly awaits to see who might eventually dethrone the reigning champion.

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— GUNTHER (@Gunther_AUT) October 23, 2023