After Achieving Rare Feat, Current WWE Star Hailed ‘Modern Day Goat’ by Surpassing Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels and More

WWE has been in the business for a very long time. And has produced some of the greatest legends in the business. Names such as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, John Cena, and The Undertaker are some of the greatest pro wrestlers to have ever stepped foot inside the ring.

However, recently another name has emerged and risen the ranks quickly. The European wrestler has achieved what the above names have failed to achieve in their several years-long careers.

WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther, already has a respectful stat to his name, which several legends failed to have during their career. Gunther currently has the highest number of five-star matches in his career, as per WON ratings issued by pro wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.

While, names such as Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair have had five-star matches. They failed to have the number of quality bouts that The Ring General has according to the famed WON ratings. Gunther made his way to NXT UK, where he became a top star. Before coming to NXT, and then on the main roster.

He is currently the most decorated in-ring wrestler in WWE after receiving his fifth five-star match at WrestleMania 39 against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus. The longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion is currently on a hot one that has seen him put incredible performances in the ring. Gunther has come a long way, and fans often believe it is his body transformation that triggered the push.

While legends such as Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, and John Cena have five-star matches to their name, they never reached the same numbers as Gunther. Fans were amazed after he received his fifth five-star, and started reacting to this news.

WWE Fans react to Gunther’s impeccable achievement after WrestleMania 39

The entire WWE Universe was amazed at the amazing feat Gunther achieved after his WrestleMania 39 bout. At ‘Mania, Gunther would defend his Intercontinental Championship against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus. The trio would produce one of the most memorable matches of the two-night event.

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As soon as the news of Gunther’s amazing achievement came out, fans started reacting to it.

Gunther is still in his prime. And at 35 years old, he still has a long career ahead of him. The Ring General is yet to win the World Title, and with the pace, he is moving ahead, it won’t be long before he competes for the top titles and wins one of them one day.

After providing the fans with one of the best matches of the night, Gunther has a promising future ahead of him, and fans will expect more five-star performances from him in the next few months.

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