Gunther is the current and longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion in history. The Ring General has held the title for over 570 days, beating the impossible record of 454 days set by the legendary Honky Tonk Man in 1987-88.
The man has defended the title against juggernauts like Ricochet, Cesaro, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, etc., and has always emerged victorious.
However, the main question is when he will lose the title. Who can dethrone the Austrian powerhouse and end his historic reign?
In this article, I will try to answer this question and come up with possible future scenarios that can break his record-breaking streak. Without further ado, let’s get started!
When Will Gunther Lose His Intercontinental Championship Title?
Gunther is likely to lose his Intercontinental Title at Wrestlemania 40 to Ilja Dragunov or a returning Sheamus. He might also lose it in a multi-man match like a fatal four-way or a ladder match.
Let’s get into some more detail, shall we?
I. A Multi-Man Match Could be the Demise
A multi-man match in 2024 seems like the most probable way for Gunther to lose his streak. It can happen as a Battle Royal match, a fatal four-way, or any other match involving two or more challengers.
This way, Gunther could lose the title without losing his credibility or momentum, as he could claim that he was not fairly defeated. It could also trigger an exciting rematch with the winner.
II. Andrade El Idolo Could be His Ultimate Nemesis
Gunther’s reign as the undisputed champion may be finally put to rest by the Andrade El Idolo, who is rumored to be in talks with WWE for a sensational comeback.
The two have never crossed paths in the ring, as they belonged to different brands and promotions throughout their careers.
It makes Andrade a wild card and threatens The Ring General’s legacy, as he could dethrone him at WrestleMania 40.
III. A Returning 10-time Champion to Pose the Ultimate Challenge
Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship loss can come from the returning 10-time champion, Batista. Rumor has it that the former champion could return for one last time to dethrone The Ring Manager and break his astronomical record.
Truth be told, the prospect looks pretty far-fetched. It is because Batista last won a WWE title in 2010, i.e., almost thirteen years ago. Therefore, the creative team letting an out-of-prime legend dethrone an in-form champion seems an improbability and quite far-fetched.
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