Mustafa Ali reflected on his recent WWE Intercontinental Title match against GUNTHER at the Night of Champions Premium Live Event during a live Instagram session for WWE Die Woche.
Ali expressed his disappointment in the outcome of the match, stating that he believed this was the perfect opportunity to defeat GUNTHER. He felt that a loss for GUNTHER would not have hurt his long reign as IC Champion, but it would have greatly benefited Ali’s career.
Ali referenced the impact of the underdog story, recalling the moment when the 1-2-3 Kid defeated Razor Ramon on Raw. He believed that a similar upset victory over GUNTHER would have had a similar effect.
Despite falling short in the match, Ali acknowledged GUNTHER’s status as the “Ring General” and praised his opponent’s skills. He also mentioned that there was a moment during the match when he had GUNTHER on the verge of defeat, giving hope to the audience that he could pull off the upset.
Ali’s comments provide insight into his mindset following the match and his desire to achieve greater success in WWE. While he may have been disappointed with the result, he remains determined to continue fighting and pursuing his goals in the company.
For more details on Mustafa Ali’s thoughts on his match against GUNTHER, you can check out the full interview on WWE Die Woche’s Instagram page.
Source: POST Wrestling
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