Reports state Gunther will be defending his Intercontinental title in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 39

Gunther's unprecedented title reign looks to be in jeopardy, as two big names on the roster might challenge him at WrestleMania 39.

Reports state Gunther will be defending his Intercontinental title in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 39

Gunther in a triple threat match

Over the decades, many superstars have raised the bar for the Intercontinental Championship. One such name that added glory and prestige to the championship is WWE superstar Gunther. He is one of the longest-reigning Intercontinental champions of this modern era. However, it seems like two of the most prominent superstars in this industry have their eyes set on the title.

According to the reports, Gunther will square off against two former WWE World Champions for the Intercontinental title at WrestleMania 39. Ever since winning the title, the Ring General has been on a sublime reign. It appears that he might finally have worthy opponents for his championship. Besides, this week on SmackDown, five superstars would battle in a fatal five-way match to earn a shot at his title. There are many superstars on the list who are looking to end his unfathomable title reign.

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Gunther before his match
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Over the past few months, there have been various rumors and speculations regarding Gunther’s opponent at WrestleMania 39. According to Xero News, the former NXT UK champion would face Drew McIntyre and Sheamus at the Grandest Stage of Them All. It looks inevitable considering the storyline of the subsequent segments on the blue brand. Besides, the two superstars are also participants in the number-one contenders match at this week’s SmackDown. Therefore, it appears that the rumors are becoming a concrete reality.

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Drew McIntyre and Sheamus are two of the top stars in the company. They are known to deliver classic hardcore matches against their opponents. Therefore, the WWE Universe believes that if the match happens, it could possibly be one of the best matches of the night. It would be interesting to see how the story for the Intercontinental Championship shapes up ahead of WrestleMania.

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Gunther’s unprecedented main roster run

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The former NXT UK champion made his main roster debut on the April 8 edition of SmackDown last year. He has dominated the blue brand with his sheer performance and charisma. Besides, Gunther clinched his first ever title on the main roster by defeating Ricochet for the Intercontinental Championship on June 10. Ever since winning the title, he has been unparalleled. The leader of the Imperium faced Sheamus in a grueling match for his title at Clash at the Castle, which many believe to be a five-star match.

He defended his intercontinental championship against some of the prominent names on the roster. It includes Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio, and Braun Strowman. Moreover, the Ring General has displayed a share of his strength at this year’s Royal Rumble. He carved his name in golden letters by making history, surviving the 30-Men Royal Rumble match for 1 hour and 11 minutes.

With his reign surpassing the mark of 245 days, Gunther has inscribed his name as one of the longest reigning Intercontinental Champions in the modern era. Without a shadow of doubt, he has been unprecedented and unparalleled on the main roster.

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