Gunther Surpasses Jeff Hardy's Combined Reign As WWE Intercontinental Champion

GUNTHER continues to achieve remarkable milestones and etch his name in the annals of history as the indomitable WWE Intercontinental Champion.

After amassing triumphs in the NXT and NXT UK circuits, GUNTHER's meteoric ascent saw him ascend to the main roster in the preceding year. While reigning as the NXT UK Champion, he held the coveted title aloft for an astonishing 871 days, commencing his championship reign with a resounding victory at NXT TakeOver: New York in 2019, relinquishing it solely to Ilja Dragunov at the epochal NXT TakeOver 36 event in 2021.



In a defining moment of his career, GUNTHER clinched the Intercontinental Championship crown in June of 2022, dethroning the venerable Shinsuke Nakamura in a gripping showdown. At the grand stage of WrestleMania 39, he ardently defended his cherished title in a captivating triple threat match against the formidable duo of Drew McIntyre and Sheamus.

Since then, he has tenaciously safeguarded his title, vanquishing challengers with unwavering resolve. Notably, he successfully thwarted the formidable Xavier Woods in a titanic clash on an episode of SmackDown, displaying his unwavering mastery. Moreover, at the recently concluded Night of Champions, he valiantly confronted the skilled Mustafa Ali, emerging victorious yet again, much to the admiration of the WWE faithful.

With the passage of time, GUNTHER has reached an impressive milestone, amassing a remarkable 365 days as the unyielding Intercontinental Champion. His phenomenal tenure places him on the precipice of surpassing the combined reign of Jeff Hardy, who boasts 366 days, and he is poised to eclipse the tenure of the esteemed Dolph Ziggler, who notched an impressive 372-day reign. However, the illustrious Honky Tonk Man, with an awe-inspiring reign of 454 days, still holds the mantle as the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion, an exalted record that GUNTHER undoubtedly aspires to etch his name alongside.

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— GUNTHER (@Gunther_AUT) June 10, 2023

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