WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER will join an exclusive club at WrestleMania 40 when he puts the championship on the line against Sami Zayn.
Zayn earned the match by winning a gauntlet match on RAW but scored a controversial victory over Chad Gable in the process.
At WrestleMania 40, GUNTHER will become the fourth Superstar in history to defend the Intercontinental Championship at consecutive WrestleManias.
‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage was the first man to do this with WrestleMania 2 and 3 while The Ultimate Warrior did the same with WrestleMania 5 and 6.
The Rock became the third man to do so when he defended the gold at WrestleMania 13 against The Sultan and at WrestleMania 14 against Ken Shamrock.
GUNTHER will become the second-ever Superstar to defend the title at consecutive WrestleManias under the same reign. Randy Savage is the other.
WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER is set to make history at WrestleMania 40 as he defends his title against Sami Zayn. This match will see GUNTHER join an exclusive club of Superstars who have defended the Intercontinental Championship at consecutive WrestleManias.
Sami Zayn earned his opportunity by winning a gauntlet match on RAW, although his victory over Chad Gable was not without controversy. Nevertheless, Zayn has proven himself as a formidable competitor and will undoubtedly bring his A-game to WrestleMania 40.
GUNTHER’s upcoming defense of the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40 will make him only the fourth Superstar in history to achieve this feat. The first to do so was the legendary ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, who defended the title at WrestleMania 2 and 3. Savage’s reign and successful defenses solidified his status as one of the all-time greats in WWE history.
Following in Savage’s footsteps, The Ultimate Warrior also defended the Intercontinental Championship at consecutive WrestleManias. He successfully retained the title at WrestleMania 5 and 6, further cementing his place in WWE lore.
The Rock, another iconic WWE Superstar, became the third member of this exclusive club when he defended the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 13 against The Sultan and at WrestleMania 14 against Ken Shamrock. The Rock’s charisma and in-ring abilities made him a fan favorite during his reign as Intercontinental Champion.
GUNTHER’s upcoming defense at WrestleMania 40 will not only make him the fourth Superstar to achieve this feat but also the second-ever to defend the title at consecutive WrestleManias under the same reign. Randy Savage is the only other Superstar to have accomplished this remarkable feat.
As fans eagerly anticipate WrestleMania 40, GUNTHER’s defense of the Intercontinental Championship against Sami Zayn promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both Superstars possess incredible athleticism and a deep understanding of the wrestling craft, ensuring a match that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
WrestleMania has always been a showcase for the best in professional wrestling, and GUNTHER’s inclusion in this exclusive club only adds to the prestige of the Intercontinental Championship. As he steps into the ring at WrestleMania 40, GUNTHER will aim to etch his name in the annals of WWE history alongside legends like Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior, and The Rock.