Gunther’s Reign is Over, Sami Zayn Wins Intercontinental Title – In a stunning upset at Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, Sami Zayn triumphed over the odds by defeating Gunther to capture the Intercontinental Championship.
In a hard-fought battle, Sami Zayn showcased his resilience and determination, delivering multiple devastating Heluva kicks to Gunther. With each strike, Zayn edged closer to victory, eventually pinning Gunther to secure the Intercontinental Championship for the fourth time.
This monumental win marks the end of Gunther’s historic reign as Intercontinental Champion, which spanned an impressive 667 days.
Here is a recap of the match:
Intercontinental Championship Match
Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Sami goes around Gunther many times and they lock up. Sami with chops to Gunther and Gunther pushes Sami into the corner but misses a chop. Sami with chops and punches but Gunther sends Sami to the mat. Sami with more chops. Sami goes for a springboard leap frog but Gunther catches Sami and hits a German suplex. Gunther with a chop. Gunther with a chop and another one that sends Sami to the mat. Gunther with a European uppercut. Gunther puts Sami on the turnbuckles and chokes him. Gunther with a forearm to the back. Gunther with a European uppercut. Gunther with kicks to Sami. Sami with a chop and Gunther chops back. They go back and forth. Sami with a clothesline.
Gunther with chops and Sami punches back. Sami with a kick and a half and half suplex. Sami sets for another half and half and hits it. Gunther with a clothesline for a near fall. Gunther with chops to Sami and he sets for a power bomb but Sami blocks it. Sami with a wrist lock and chops. Sami goes to the ropes and hits a tornado DDT. Gunther with a sleeper. Sami escapes and connects with cross faces. Gunther with a sleeper and body scissors. Sami gets to his feet and he tries to get to the ropes. Gunther with a German suplex. Sami stops Gunther and hits an exploder into the turnbuckles. Sami sets for a Helluva kick but Gunther with a drop kick and power bomb for a near fall.
Gunther with a Helluva Kick of his own. Sami with a Helluva kick for a near fall. Sami goes for another Heullva kick but Gunther with a clothesline and a power bomb. Gunther holds on for a second one. Gunther gets a near fall. Gunther has some words for Sami’s wife and then he slaps and chops Sami. Gunther kicks Sami and chokes him in the ropes. Gunther with a kick to the head and another kick. The referee warns Gunther. Gunther with a clothesline and the referee checks on Sami. Gunther has some more words for Sami’s wife. Gunther with a power bomb. Gunther goes to the turnbuckles for a frog splash and he hits it.
Gunther goes up top again and hits another frog splash. Gunther does not go for the pinfall and he goes to the apron to have words with Sami’s wife. Sami flops around on the mat. Sami with a Helluva Kick to Gunther on the turnbuckles and Sami with a turnbuckle brainbuster. Sami with a Helluva kick and he sets for another one and hits it. Sami falls onto Gunther for the three count.
Winner and NEW Intercontinental Champion: Sami Zayn
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Gunther’s Reign is Over, Sami Zayn Wins Intercontinental Title
