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Gunther’s WWE Intercontinental title run has already secured a place in the record books. Earlier this summer he became one of only five men to hold that particular championship for a year, and he’s been climbing his way to the top of that list ever since.
He’ll surpass The Honky Tonk Man for longest reign next Saturday when his hits 455 days. Despite a countout loss to Chad Gable on last week’s Raw (Gunther’s first since being promoted to the main roster after last year’s WrestleMania), it looked like it could be smooth sailing into history with no match lined up for this weekend’s Payback premium live event.
But even though it won’t happen on Saturday in Pittsburgh, the Headmaster of Alpha Academy will get another shot at Gunther’s belt — and ending his quest to break HTM’s record. WWE’s booked the rematch for Labor Day,
That’s one of two matches set for the Sept. 4 Raw. Viking Raiders will face Matt Riddle & Drew McIntyre, as we continue to hope we’re reading the signs of a McIntyre heel turn correctly.
Excited to see if Master Gable can make history by denying Gunther’s quest for it?
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Gunther to Defend WWE Intercontinental Title Against Chad Gable on September 4 Raw
Gunther’s reign as the WWE Intercontinental Champion has been nothing short of historic. As reported by WWE.com, Gunther has already secured a place in the record books by holding the title for a year, joining the ranks of only five men who have achieved this milestone. Now, Gunther is set to surpass The Honky Tonk Man’s record for the longest reign when he hits 455 days next Saturday.
Despite suffering a countout loss to Chad Gable on last week’s episode of Raw, Gunther’s first defeat since being promoted to the main roster after last year’s WrestleMania, it seemed like his path to history was smooth sailing with no match lined up for this weekend’s Payback premium live event.
However, WWE has now announced that Gunther will defend his Intercontinental Title against Chad Gable in a rematch on the upcoming Labor Day edition of Raw. This match will be a crucial moment for both competitors, as Gable has the opportunity to end Gunther’s quest to break The Honky Tonk Man’s record.
The September 4 Raw will feature two matches, with the Viking Raiders taking on the team of Matt Riddle and Drew McIntyre. Fans are