Bully Ray believes Triple H has restored credibility to the WWE Intercontinental Championship. As of Tuesday, GUNTHER has been the reigning champion for 641 days.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, the TNA Wrestling star commented on Triple H’s current booking of GUNTHER’s reign and how it has elevated the title. He said,
“The championship is hot because once Triple H fully took over creative, even before he fully took it over, even when Vince disappeared the first time, I felt that they were putting a lot of shine and heaping a lot of praise and credibility on the IC Championship. Vince came back, GUNTHER was still staying the course, Vince leaves again, and I think Hunter has really put the pedal to the metal with this championship.”
He continued, “Because I believe he believes that if there is a championship out there, it has to mean something. You know how I feel about championships of professional wrestling. There are entirely too many championships that mean absolutely nothing and don’t have a carved-out identity. The IC Championship now has a definitive, carved-out identity, the same for us when we were kids.”
GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Title will be taking place at WrestleMania 40.
Bully Ray Praises Triple H for Restoring Credibility to the WWE Intercontinental Championship
The WWE Intercontinental Championship has a long and storied history in professional wrestling. Over the years, it has been held by some of the industry’s biggest stars and has often been seen as a stepping stone to the main event scene. However, in recent years, the title seemed to have lost some of its luster. That is until Triple H took over creative control.
Bully Ray, a former TNA Wrestling star, recently spoke on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast about Triple H’s booking of GUNTHER’s reign as the Intercontinental Champion. According to Ray, Triple H has done an excellent job of restoring credibility to the championship and elevating its status within the company.
Ray pointed out that even before Triple H fully took over creative control, there was a noticeable effort to give the Intercontinental Championship more shine and praise. This was evident when Vince McMahon temporarily stepped away from the company, and GUNTHER’s reign continued to be treated with importance. When McMahon returned, the momentum didn’t waver, and now with Triple H at the helm, the championship has gained even more significance.
One of the key factors in Triple H’s approach to booking the Intercontinental Championship is his belief that every championship should mean something. Ray emphasized that there are far too many titles in professional wrestling that lack a distinct identity and fail to hold any real value. However, under Triple H’s guidance, the Intercontinental Championship has regained its carved-out identity, reminiscent of its glory days when Ray and many others were growing up as fans.
The upcoming match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania 40 is a testament to the renewed importance of the championship. With GUNTHER’s impressive 641-day reign and the efforts of Triple H to elevate the title, this match promises to be a highlight of the event.
In conclusion, Bully Ray’s praise for Triple H’s booking of GUNTHER’s reign as the WWE Intercontinental Champion speaks volumes about the restoration of credibility to the title. Triple H’s commitment to making every championship meaningful has brought back the carved-out identity that the Intercontinental Championship once had. As fans eagerly anticipate the WrestleMania 40 match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn, it is clear that the Intercontinental Championship is once again a prestigious and coveted prize in the world of professional wrestling.