Gunther finally reveals the secret behind his hard-hitting chops in WWE

The Ring General, Gunther, shared the origin of those hard-hitting chops he delivers to his rivals.

Gunther finally reveals the secret behind his hard-hitting chops in WWE

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Gunther is one of the best professional wrestlers in the world right now. His matches always steal every show he performs on, such is the caliber of the Ring General. The most enjoyable aspect of his move set is his hard-hitting chops delivered to the opponent.

In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Gunther talked about how he gains so much power while punishing his challengers with chops. At first, the Intercontinental Champion revealed that his long limbs help him deliver the maneuver with great force. “I’ve got long limbs, so I use them in the most effective way possible”, revealed the Imperium leader.

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Furthermore, he disclosed how his time in Japan helped him as well. Gunther told Chris, “When I trained in Japan, I learned that you’ve got to use your forearms as well”. Evidently, this technique has allowed the Ring General to not only make his chops effective but unique as well. His match against Sheamus is where many fans got a glimpse of how powerful they can be.

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Gunther is currently a few days away from breaking the Honky Tonk Man’s record for the longest Intercontinental Championship reign. His most recent successful defense came against Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam. Aside from holding the belt, the 35-year-old broke the record for most time spent in a Royal Rumble match at this year’s event.

Related: “Strap him to the f***ing moon”- Wrestling Twitter in awe as Gunther overcomes Drew McIntyre in a grueling slobberknocker at SummerSlam

What’s next for Gunther after SummerSlam?

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The Intercontinental Championship bout between Gunther and Drew McIntyre fired on all cylinders at SummerSlam. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise, as this has been the case since the Ring General captured the title. The victory took him a step closer to the all-time record for the longest-reigning Intercontinental Championship.

As he seemingly ended the Drew McIntyre rivalry, many fans are wondering what may be next for him. On the go-home RAW episode for the event, Gunther faced Chad Gable in a banger of a match. Moreover, the latter had garnered praise for taking the Imperium leader to the limit. Therefore, Gable challenged the champion for his belt in a post-show interview.

The Alpha Academy member has been gaining favorable crowd reactions since WrestleMania. His in-ring ability combined with his character makes him a viable contender for the championship. The WWE Universe can expect a battle between these two superstars at the next premium live event, Payback.

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