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EXCLUSIVE: After Breaking Legacy Defining Record Gunther Snubs Legendary Champions Like The Rock and Shawn Michaels, Proclaims: “It’s My Time Now”

Published 09/08/2023, 8:04 AM EDT

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The Intercontinental Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in WWE’s history. Back in the day, the title was so important that it was second to only the World Championship title. Becoming a proven testing ground for many stars, legends over the years have carried it around their shoulders with pride. One of them is current-day champion, Gunther.

But Gunther isn’t just any other star, he is the star to break the longest-reigning record of all time. While many speak about the title’s history, The Ring General is busy with the present instead.

Gunther snubs legendary Intercontinental Champions of the past

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Gunther has been known to be true to his heel persona and appear standoffish, especially to his opponents. In an exclusive interview with Gunther during a press conference for Superstar Spectacle, we spoke to the champion about reaching this legacy-defining achievement. Keeping with his persona, he only had a few words for us, straight to the mic. “I don’t live in the past. Everybody, they all had their runs, it’s my time now,” he said.

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With numerous legends like Dwayne Johnson, Shawn Michaels, and The Ultimate Warrior having held the title, the title holds WWE’s biggest moments in history.

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However, it seems that Gunther isn’t interested in the past of the title, just that he now has the chance to hold it.

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Since winning the title at SmackDown in June 2022, the Austrian powerhouse has shown no signs of slowing down or giving it up. Tell us what you think about Gunther’s comments on holding the title.

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Murtaza Bharmal

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Donna Eva