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According to reports by WrestlingNews.co, WWE may finally fulfill the desires of Gunther and fans alike with a highly anticipated match against Brock Lesnar. Initially planned for WrestleMania 39, the match was nixed and replaced with Lesnar facing Omos, an idea from Vince McMahon, while Gunther defended his Intercontinental Title in a triple threat match against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. ## Gunther has expressed in past interviews his eagerness to face Lesnar, considering it the biggest challenge of his career and praising Lesnar's business acumen. WWE has teased a showdown between the two stars in the 30-Man Royal Rumble match. ## Recently, the idea of Gunther squaring off against Lesnar has been discussed backstage, with a potential match scheduled for this summer, as reported by the WRKD Wrestling Twitter account. ## Possible venues for the match could be Money in the Bank in July at The O2 Arena in London, England, or SummerSlam in August at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. In the meantime, Lesnar is expected to wrestle Cody Rhodes at Backlash next month in Puerto Rico. ## While Gunther has publicly stated during interviews that he’d like a match with Brock Lesnar, the idea has been floated backstage to potentially have them face off sometime this summer. pic.twitter.com/cltNThJ7pR— WRKD Wrestling (@WRKDWrestling) April 11, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Gunther Vs. Drew McIntyre Vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Championship takes place on April 2, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. ## Gunther Vs. Drew McIntyre Vs. Sheamus takes place on April 2, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California and will stream live on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The pre-show starts two-hour earlier, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. ## WWE WrestleMania 39: Gunther Vs. Drew McIntyre Vs. Sheamus Full Match Highlights ## Gunther instigates Drew and Sheamus to engage in a physical altercation. Drew swiftly executes a drop kick on Gunther, causing him to fall to the ground. Drew inquires if Sheamus desires to engage in the fight, and they exchange punches. Drew gains the upper hand and delivers a forceful kick to Sheamus. ## However, Sheamus counters with a clothesline and an uppercut, followed by a series of European uppercuts that propel Drew towards the turnbuckles. Drew retaliates with a chop and punch, but Sheamus responds with an Irish whip, causing Drew to execute a clothesline. Drew then delivers another chop, but Sheamus utilizes an Irish Curse hold. ## Sheamus proceeds to send Drew towards the apron to deliver forearms, but Gunther intervenes, striking Sheamus from behind and proceeding to chop both him and Drew. Sheamus responds with a series of forceful forearms, but Gunther overpowers him with a sleeper hold. Sheamus perseveres and manages to lift Gunther, who counters with a chop. Gunther then executes an Irish whip, launching Drew towards the ring post. ## Gunther charges at Sheamus with a running boot against the ropes, followed by a series of thunderous chops and a boot to the head. Sheamus responds with a barrage of punches and forearms, and attempts to gain control with a side headlock. However, Gunther counters with a backbreaker and locks Sheamus in a Boston Crab. Drew intervenes by delivering kicks and slaps to Gunther, but Gunther maintains his hold.## Eventually, Gunther releases the hold and engages in a chop exchange with Drew. Sheamus returns to the fray with a clothesline to Drew, followed by a flurry of European uppercuts to both Gunther and Drew. Drew retaliates with chops to Gunther, but Sheamus punches both Gunther and Drew, leading to a heated exchange of blows. Gunther ends the exchange with double thrusts to Drew and a kick to Sheamus. ## Sheamus retaliates by dropping Gunther on the apron and setting up for the forearms, with Drew adding chops to alternate. Drew lands a forearm that knocks Sheamus off the apron, but he quickly recovers and sends Drew to the apron for the forearms. Drew endures the onslaught and re-enters the ring, where Sheamus delivers a knee to the chest. Sheamus then sends Drew back to the apron for the forearms once again. ## These #WrestleMania CHOPS are absolutely brutal! 😲😲😲 pic.twitter.com/OCOZyC4uBh— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2023 ## Sheamus sets up for a powerbomb, but transitions it into a Celtic Cross hold. However, Gunther counters with a forceful boot, followed by a German suplex and clothesline for a near fall. Gunther is determined to inflict more damage and urges Sheamus to get up. He then executes a powerful lariat, but only manages to secure a near fall. ## Drew attempts an elbow drop off the turnbuckle, but runs into a boot from Gunther. Drew retaliates with a neckbreaker and follows it up with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex, slamming Gunther into the corner. Drew then executes a Future Shock DDT on Gunther, but Gunther drops down to avoid Drew's Claymore attempt. Gunther counters with a dropkick and a powerbomb, but only manages to secure another near fall. ## Gunther climbs up to the top turnbuckle, but Sheamus halts him with a well-timed punch. Sheamus delivers several chops and attempts White Noise off the turnbuckles, successfully hitting it. He follows up with a Celtic Cross, but only manages to secure a near fall. Sheamus transitions into a Cloverleaf submission hold on Gunther, but Gunther manages to reach the ropes, although there are no rope breaks in this match. Sheamus reapplies the hold in the center of the ring, but Drew intervenes with a rear naked chokehold. Sheamus elbows his way out of the hold, then avoids Drew's Future Shock DDT, and counters with a knee strike to both Drew and Gunther. Sheamus then sets up for the Brogue Kick. ## Sheamus executes the Brogue Kick on Gunther, but Drew pulls him out of the ring, breaking up the pin attempt. Drew punches Sheamus, who punches back, then sends Drew back into the ring. Drew counters with a Glasgow Kiss, knocking Sheamus off the apron, and follows up with a flip dive onto him. They return to the ring, where Drew sets up for the Claymore, but Sheamus counters with a Brogue Kick, securing a near fall. Drew lands a Glasgow Kiss on Sheamus, but Sheamus counters with a knee strike. Drew sets up for his signature move, the Claymore, and successfully hits it on Sheamus, nearly securing a pinfall. ## As Drew and Sheamus fought it out in the ring, their exhaustion was evident, but neither was willing to back down. They traded blows, throwing short clotheslines at each other while still on their knees. With a burst of energy, Sheamus delivered a powerful Brogue Kick, but the effort was too much for him, and he collapsed, trying to make a cover on Drew. However, Gunther, who had been lurking on the sidelines, seized the opportunity to break up the pin with a frog splash. ## Undeterred, Gunther launched a power bomb, first on Sheamus and then on Drew, causing them both to crash to the mat. With Drew down for the count, Gunther went for the win, power bombing him once again and securing the three count. The match was over, and Gunther emerged victorious, having seized his opportunity to strike when his opponents were vulnerable. ## WWE WrestleMania 39: Gunther Vs. Drew McIntyre Vs. Sheamus Match Winner ## WINNER: GUNTHER via pinfall ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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GUNTHER is now the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion. ## Back in June, Gunther defeated Ricochet to win the Intercontinental Championship, making him the first Austrian to win the title. Now, at 281 days and counting, GUNTHER has become the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion. ## It should be noted that The Honky Tonk Man still holds the record for the longest-running title reign with the WWE Intercontinental Championship at 454 days, GUNTHER has topped some of the big names such as; Kurt Angle, Razor Ramon, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, Randy Orton, Edge, Chris Jericho, and more. ## In 2018, GUNTHER signed with WWE and began performing on the NXT UK brand. During his reign as NXT UK Champion, GUNTHER competed in several high-profile matches against top wrestlers like Ilja Dragunov and Tommaso Ciampa. His matches with Dragunov, in particular, were considered some of the best of the year and received critical acclaim from wrestling fans and experts. ## GUNTHER is known for his intense and serious demeanor both inside and outside of the ring. He is a stoic and intimidating presence, and his wrestling style reflects that. He is a master of the chop, which is a powerful strike to the chest that often leaves his opponents with visible marks. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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At WrestleMania, Gunther will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus in a Triple Threat Match. ## On the March 17, 2023, edition of SmackDown, In the midst of their intense battle for the Intercontinental Championship Match at WrestleMania, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus smashed into Gunther.## In response, The Ring General attacked both Superstars and brought an end to the matchup. As a results, WWE Official Adam Pearce determined that both McIntyre and Sheamus will challenge Intercontinental Champion at The Showcase of the Immortals. ## .@ScrapDaddyAP makes it official! 👏👏👏It's going to be a Triple Threat Match for the #ICTitle at #WrestleMania! @WWESheamus vs. @DMcIntyreWWE vs. @Gunther_AUT!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Yg73ic2ak2— WWE (@WWE) March 18, 2023 ## At WrestleMania, Gunther will put his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus in a Triple Threat Match. ## In his incredible reign, Gunther has proven to be a dominant champion and has elevated the Intercontinental Title to "sacred" status. As he approached The Grandest Stage of Them All, however, The Ring General found himself without an opponent. Flanked by Imperium, he demanded that WWE Official Adam Pearce rectify the situation, In response, Pearce set up a Fatal 5-Way Match between the elite Superstars who had made their cases for why they should be given said challenge at The Show of Shows. ## When McIntyre and Sheamus scored a pinfall at the same time in the culmination of the free-for-all, however, it was determined that the long-time friends would battle one-on-one for the Intercontinental Title opportunity. before a winner could be decided in that subsequent showdown, however, an attack by Imperium brought a sudden end to the contest. With no winner emerging from that match due to Gunther's interference, it was determined by Pearce that both Superstars would challenger Gunther in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania. ## Don't miss a moment of the action when WrestleMania goes Hollywood for a special two-night Premium Live Event, Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, at 8 ET/5 PT, streaming live on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Inglewood, February 2, 2023 - Plans are always subject to change until they get officially announced and that's what seems to be happening with Brock Lesnar Vs. Gunther.## Back in December, there were plans to pitch Brock Lesnar Vs. Gunther at the biggest event of the year. The bout made sense when WWE decided to hold a confrontation between Brock and Gunther during the Royal Rumble match. ## However, WrestleVotes on Twitter is reporting that there are plans to feature an Intercontinental Championship 3-way match at WrestleMania: Gunther vs Sheamus vs Drew McIntyre. There are a number of supporters within creative that not only want the match, but they want it towards the top. ## As of writing, the biggest event of the year has clinched two big matches including Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Plush, Charlotte Flair will put her WWE Raw Women's Championship on the line against Rhea Ripley. ## I’m told while not decided 100%, there are plans to feature an Intercontinental Championship 3 way match at WrestleMania: Gunther v Sheamus v Drew McIntyre. There are a number of supporters within creative that not only want the match, but they want it towards the top. TBD.— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) February 2, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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The following WWE Superstars have newly declared for the Royal Rumble Match: ## Zelina Vega, Shayna Baszler, Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman, Sheamus, WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther, and Omos. ## 15 out of the 30 entrants have been announced as of January 21, 2023. Check out the complete list below: ## Men's Royal Rumble (2023) Competitors Wrestler Date Notes Kofi Kingston December 2, 2022 Announced on SmackDown Santos Escobar January 6, 2023 Ricochet Defeated Top Dolla to qualify on SmackDown Austin Theory January 9, 2023 Announced on Raw Seth "Freakin" Rollins Bobby Lashley Baron Corbin January 13, 2023 Announced on SmackDown Rey Mysterio January 13, 2023 Announced on SmackDown Gunther Cody Rhodes January 16, 2023 Announced on Raw Omos ## 6 out of the 30 entrants have been announced as of January 21, 2023. ## Wrestler Date Notes Liv Morgan January 6, 2023 Announced on SmackDown Candice LeRae January 9, 2023 Announced on Raw Rhea Ripley Raquel Rodriguez January 13, 2023 Announced on SmackDown Shayna Baszler January 20, 2023 Zelina Vega ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.