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Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther made a major announcement on the latest edition of WWE RAW. At WWE WrestleMania 40, Gunther lost his title to Sami Zayn, ending his impressive reign of 666 days. Zayn became the first wrestler on the main roster to pin Gunther.
On the latest edition of WWE RAW, Gunther made his first appearance on TV since his loss at WrestleMania 40. He appeared with Imperium and addressed his WrestleMania 40 opponent, Sami Zayn, stating that Gunther is no longer Zayn’s target, as he is not a champion anymore. He mentioned that he elevated the Intercontinental Championship to heights during his reign of 666 days, making him the greatest champion in its history.
Furthermore, Gunther declared that this is his new era and officially confirmed his participation in the King of the Ring tournament. He expressed his intention that, after winning the tournament, he would decide which title to pursue. He stated he would either go after the Intercontinental Championship or aim for any other title.
Already established as a ring general, he now aims to become King of the Ring. The King and Queen of the Ring PLE is scheduled to take place on May 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Gunther’s move towards WWE’s main event scene
In the latest edition of WWE RAW, Gunther made a major announcement that he is entering the King of the Ring tournament. He stated that after winning the tournament, his goal is to win a championship. He even teased the idea of reclaiming the Intercontinental Championship or pursuing any other title.
With these teases, it appears WWE is now elevating Gunther into the main event scene. This came after being in the mid-card scene for two years and having a record-breaking reign as Intercontinental Champion. Now, Gunther is aiming to enter the main event scene, and it will be interesting to see which championship he goes after, whether it’s the WWE Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship.
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