In a hard-fought and intensely physical match at WrestleMania 39, Gunther demonstrated his dominance and resilience as he overcame challenges from both Drew McIntyre and Sheamus to retain his Intercontinental Championship. The Imperium leader emerged victorious from the chop-heavy brawl, powerbombing Sheamus onto McIntyre before finishing off the latter with another powerbomb to secure the pin.

Gunther’s Intercontinental Title reign now stands at an impressive 297 days, cementing his status as one of the most formidable champions in WWE history. With his reign now the third-longest of all time and the longest since Honky Tonk Man’s record-setting reign of 454 days in 1987 and 1988, Gunther’s legacy in the wrestling world is sure to endure for years to come.

These #WrestleMania CHOPS are absolutely brutal! pic.twitter.com/OCOZyC4uBh

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2023