WWE superstar Drew McIntyre will challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam 2023, and former world champion Sheamus made an interesting offer ahead of the match.
The General of the Ring successfully defended his title against Sheamus and McIntyre in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 39. Although Celtic Warrior won’t be in contention for the title at SummerSlam, he expressed his feelings about Gunther against Drew McIntyre at the Intercontinental Tournament. Championship.
The leader of the Imperium recently praised Sheamus in an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling before listing his weaknesses. Gunther stated that the Celtic Warrior lacked fortitude and urged him to focus more on Twitter.
“His (Sheamus) weakness is really nothing in the ring. His weakness is here (in the mind) and in the heart. He has a soft heart, he has no power of mind, and he seems upset. I see him appear. on Twitter every other day, leaving comments. I don’t think he’s focused enough on what he really wants and is trying to find different ways to achieve his goal,” Gunther said. (from 03:18 to 04:06)
Seamus took to social media and reacted to Gunther’s statements. The Brawling Brutes leader shared a clip with legendary wrestler The Honky Tonk Man and asked McIntry to protect the legacy of the veteran by defeating the Austrian star at SummerSlam or “he will.”
“Protect this man’s legacy at all costs @DMcIntyreWWE…or I will,” Seamus wrote.
Honky Tonkman is the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history. Gunther is less than forty days away from breaking the legend’s record of 454 days.
General of the Ring won the title by defeating Ricochet on the June 2022 episode of SmackDown.
Gunther praises Sheamus ahead of WWE SummerSlam
During an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling, Gunther praised his former rival Seamus for his prowess in the ring.
The ring general thanked the leader of The Brawling Brutes for bringing his great energy to all his matches, bringing out the best of his opponents.
“He is strong, he is physical. He can go. It’s like he really doesn’t stop and he brings tremendous energy to the ring. the guy fell. He keeps getting closer to you. I think it creates an exciting match for the public,” Gunther said.
Sheamus received an invitation to take part in SlimJim’s high-profile battle royale at SummerSlam. The match will feature top superstars including AJ Styles, The Miz, Matt Riddle, US Champion Austin Teori and more.
However, Celtic Warrior is expected to focus primarily on LA Knight, the top favorite to win the Battle Royale.
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