A six-man gauntlet match was held on WWE Raw with contenders vying for the coveted spot as Gunther‘s challenger for the Intercontinental Championship. The match witnessed a series of intense showdowns and surprising victories, ultimately leading to Sami Zayn securing an opportunity to end Gunther’s historic reign at WrestleMania.
The gauntlet commenced with Ricochet’s victory over JD McDonagh, swiftly followed by “Big” Bronson Reed‘s triumph over Ricochet. Subsequently, Sami Zayn faced formidable opponents in the form of Reed, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Chad Gable, ultimately securing his chance to challenge Gunther at WrestleMania, where the latter’s Intercontinental Championship reign has now surpassed 640 days.
Ricochet’s agile prowess led to an early triumph with a Shooting Star Press, while Reed displayed dominance with a decisive Tsunami, ending Ricochet’s run. Despite Reed’s attack post-match, Zayn’s resilience shone through as he countered Reed’s onslaught and emerged victorious. Zayn continued his winning streak by overcoming Nakamura’s offensive prowess and outmanoeuvring Gable’s sportsmanlike conduct, ultimately securing the victory.
Will Gunther Wrestle In His Home Country Of Austria This Year?
WWE has announced that they will be hosting a show in Vienna, Austria on May 2nd and the show will feature Austrian native, Gunther. He had previously been unable to travel internationally due to strict US residency regulations, this meant that the Intercontinental Champion could not leave the country to wrestle and also to see his family.
In recent news, Minnesota has submitted a bid to host WrestleMania 41.