Gunther has proved himself to be one of the remarkable WWE superstars of the modern era. The Ring General has achieved a historic feat with his 666 day-reign as the WWE Intercontinental Champion, being the longest in history. Following the end of his reign, Gunther now has his sights set on the King of the Ring tournament.
Moreover, he has been off to a remarkable start in the tournament by defeating The Celtic Warrior Sheamus in an absolute banger in the main event of Monday Night RAW this week and moving on to the quarter-final round. With The Ring General gaining momentum with his very first match in the tournament, here are 3 reasons that make Gunther the perfect candidate to become the new king in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
1. Adding major accolades to his resume
Gunther has carved a remarkable resume with his two long reigns as a WWE champion, holding the Intercontinental and NXT UK titles for longer durations.
Gunther vs Sheamus from RAW was a masterclass when it comes to in-ring storytelling. Both guys were on top of their games and both did everything in their power to win this match.
Gunther started the match by trying to outpower and outstrike his opponent. He probably thought… pic.twitter.com/cN7A9zVkiq
— Raion (@Raion74_) May 7, 2024
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The King of the Ring tournament could be a major accolade to his growing resume, extending beyond championships and helping him elevate his status further in the WWE.
2. Stepping Stone to the World Title
The Ring General has been the holder of two top titles in WWE, however, he has yet to win a major World Championship in the global juggernaut. While his in-ring dominance, presence, and tenure so far scream World Champion, Gunther has not been there till now. Winning the King of the Ring could be the stepping stone for Gunther to ascend to the World title picture and possibly clinch a big victory shortly.
3. A fresh direction for Gunther
Ever since Gunther dropped the WWE Intercontinental title to Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 40, many were left wondering what the next path for him would be.
Having these kind of matches in WWE is absolutely insane.
Gunther is one of the greatest ever pic.twitter.com/eRdHbKjIZV
Advertisement— Peps #MaikaStyle🍧 (@Peps_Wrestling) May 6, 2024
Moreover, being the workhorse champion restricted his presence to limited feuds. The King of the Ring victory would open doors to Gunther’s new rivalries and creative directions, giving a fresh chapter to his WWE career.
