Absent former WWE Champion issues warning to Gunther as he plans to become The Ultimate Grand Slam Champion after defeating him

Sheamus has been consistently pushing for a match against the reigning Intercontinental Champion.

Absent former WWE Champion issues warning to Gunther as he plans to become The Ultimate Grand Slam Champion after defeating him

Gunther , Sheamus and Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania(via WWE)

The Ring General stands as the undisputed Intercontinental Champion, holding the title through an unparalleled reign. However, a formidable challenger has emerged in the form of former WWE champion, Sheamus. Driven by the desire to become the Grand Slam Champion, he set the stage for an intense clash with Gunther, the undisputed Intercontinental Champion.

Sheamus, acknowledging his extensive WWE achievements, recently responded to a birthday tribute from the WWE social media account. In his repost, he hinted at his quest for the Intercontinental Championship, stating his ambition to become the “Ultimate Grand Slam Champion.” The Celtic Warrior’s words serve as a direct challenge, signaling his intent to secure the one title missing from his illustrious collection and heightening anticipation for a showdown with Gunther.

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Gunther and Sheamus have a storied history, having engaged in a captivating feud earlier. Their initial clash at Clash at the Castle left fans in awe of their in-ring chemistry. The rivalry escalated when Drew McIntyre joined the fray, leading to an unforgettable triple-threat match at WrestleMania, which he believes should have been the main event.

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This isn’t the first time Sheamus has called out Gunther. Recently, the Celtic Warrior has been consistently pushing for a match against the reigning Intercontinental Champion. He is a four-time World Champion, having held the WWE Championship on three occasions, the World Heavyweight Championship once, and the WWE Tag Team Championship four times. He also won the King of the Ring in 2010 and the Royal Rumble in 2012, as well as the WWE United States Championship three times.

Sheamus engages fans on social media Post-Royal Rumble 2024

Sheamus sparked interaction with his fanbase on social media following the Royal Rumble 2024. Despite being absent from in-ring action for the last few months, his impact resonated as he posed a quirky question to his followers.

Notably, Sheamus inquired whether he was missed during the premium live event, marking his engagement with fans after a hiatus since his last match against Edge on the August 18 episode of SmackDown.

Sheamus alongside Brawling Brute at Royal Rumble 2023
Sheamus alongside Brawling Brute at Royal Rumble 2023( via WWE)

The Celtic Warrior’s absence from this year’s Royal Rumble didn’t go unnoticed, prompting a wave of responses from his admirers in the comments section. Sheamus’ direct query, elicited an affirmative response from fans, reflecting a collective sentiment of longing for his return.

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