GUNTHER is knocking on the door of history as WWE Intercontinental Champion. Having recently broken the record set by Macho Man Randy Savage, there’s just one reign longer than his.
However, the record set by Honky Tonk Man isn’t the concern of The Ring General tonight, because he’s faced with two time WWE Champion Drew McIntyre tonight at SummerSlam. Having clashed with McIntyre back at WrestleMania 39, GUNTHER knows he’s no joke – and will need to be on the top of his game tonight.
422 Days As Champion Means Nothing To Drew McIntyre
McIntyre would stare down GUNTHER as this match began, neither man rushing to make the first move.They’d trade shoulder tackles, and McIntyre drove GUNTHER to the mat with his impact. GUNTHER would grab a side headlock, taking McIntyre down to the mat – but was unable to keep him there.
McIntyre would hit the Glasgow Kiss, before a brawl on the floor – with GUNTHER tossing him spine first onto the ring steps with a backdrop.
Back in the ring, GUNTHER would press the advantage – stomping McIntyre into the mat and hitting clubbing blows to the chest. A quick underhook suplex would land, getting a one count.
GUNTHER would throw some short arm lariats at McIntyre, but was unable to make him fall. A German Suplex would just see McIntyre roll back to his feet and come back hard with a lariat. Future Shock DDT was countered, but McIntyre took GUNTHER down with a neckbreaker before jumping back to his feet.
The Claymore was signalled, but GUNTHER was able to duck before hitting the Shotgun Dropkick. A powerbomb was attempted, but McIntyre slipped free and hit the Future Shock DDT before a powerbomb of his own.
This would get a two count, and when McIntyre started the countdown for the Claymore – GUNTHER would roll from the ring.
The Ring General Claims Another Victory
McIntyre would follow GUNTHER with a dive over the top rope, but was unable to hit Claymore in the ring – taking a dropkick and powerbomb instead.
GUNTHER was already looking a bit exhausted, but made it to the top rope for a diving splash – getting a two count. Taking a moment to catch his breath – The Ring General would plan his next attack.
Standing above McIntyre, GUNTHER would hit some clubbing blows to the face – with McIntyre seemingly shrugging them off.
A trade of chops would see McIntyre quickly end up with a red chest – but was able to stand tall before hitting the rope with the Claymore. GUNTHER was able to kick out just before three – showing the resolve that makes him a champion.
McIntyre would set up GUNTHER on the top rope, and tried to lift him into a Powerbomb – but was instead got shoved off onto the top rope.
Another splash would land, before GUNTHER quickly followed with a lariat and a powerbomb – and would walk away still the champion. McIntyre gave his best, but GUNTHER was able to hang on despite this.
If he can’t stop the reign – it really questions who can possibly stop him. GUNTHER is expected to crash through the record set by Honky Tonk Man – and might set his own untouchable record in the process.
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