WrestleMania 39 is a gift that keeps giving. One match after another, wrestlers have delivered some of the best performances. But, fans have unofficially voted for Gunther, Sheamus, and Drew McIntyre’s push for the title of Intercontinental Champion, to be the most entertaining.
Gunther took up the challenge of dominating two superstars of the game, on his first ‘Mania night. However, fans think he has lived up to the billing, especially after this new record was revealed.
Gunther wins the admiration of WWE Fans at WrestleMania 39
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Sheamus and Drew McIntyre gave a valiant fight for the IC Championship, but it stays with Gunther for now. The Austrian athlete put an impressive performance to extend his domination as the champion. Moreover, Gunther also set a record in the process of besting Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, for the title.
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The Former NXT UK champion became the first man since Damian Priest, to pin Drew McIntyre clean without any help or shenanigans.
Best match of both nights so far pic.twitter.com/x0zq2y3rgE
— Bruce Wayne (@DOOMSLAYERX21) April 3, 2023
Fans wrote in the comments:
This was absolutely CRAZY. 10/10.🔥🔥#Sheamus#Gunther#DrewMcIntyre#AndSTILL#WWE#WrestleMania https://t.co/JKBqtLrtw1 pic.twitter.com/ZcMz3LaoU6
— Faysal Mursal⚡️ (@Faysalmursal200) April 3, 2023
Drew took 4 finisher hell of beating that Drew got
— KJ Redd (@ReddKlevon) April 3, 2023
Gunther's chops are brutal but man McIntyre's chops are brutal too
— Anthony (@H200Anthony) April 3, 2023
Most fans felt the champion deserved his victory, but even Drew McIntyre and Sheamus put in a great effort.
What a match it was 🔥
— Arthur Hartwell Chief 🩸☠️ (@Hartwellchief) April 3, 2023
👏 Well done Gunther 👏 Also fucking incredible by Sheamus and Drew 👏
— Aaron 🏴 (@JustMeeAaron) April 3, 2023
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Fans expect Gunther to break more records in the future.
THE RING GENERAL 📷 Gunther defeats Drew McIntyre and Sheamus to retain the Intercontinental Championship What a match. pic.twitter.com/nAGR2tiMZS
— Clara Ward (@ClaraWardd) April 3, 2023
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Therefore, fans got a fight worth their money, as Gunther retains his IC champion at WWE WrestleMania 39. Do you think he deserved it? Let us know in the comments below.
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