Gunther Wins World Heavyweight Title, Finn Balor Betrays Damian Priest – At WWE SummerSlam 2024, GUNTHER achieved a significant milestone by winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, adding another title to his impressive resume.
In a dramatic match, GUNTHER defeated Damian Priest to claim the championship. The bout featured intense action, with GUNTHER securing his victory through a Powerbomb followed by a rear naked choke. The match’s outcome was heavily influenced by Finn Balor, who intervened during a critical moment. Balor’s interference involved placing GUNTHER’s foot on the rope after Priest executed a South of Heaven, creating a distraction that ultimately cost Priest the match.
Priest, who had held the championship for 119 days, had captured it by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania XL. During his reign, he defended the title successfully against Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins.
GUNTHER’s victory at SummerSlam was the culmination of his recent success in the King of the Ring tournament. He became the second wrestler in history to win the King of the Ring and subsequently capture the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, following Brock Lesnar’s achievement in 2002. GUNTHER’s past accolades include a record-breaking 870-day reign as NXT UK Champion and a historic 666-day reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion.
The show’s events also highlighted the continuing disintegration of the Judgment Day faction. Earlier in the night, Dominik Mysterio betrayed Rhea Ripley, aligning with Liv Morgan. This betrayal contributed to Morgan retaining her WWE Women’s World Championship against Ripley, further deepening the faction’s internal conflicts.
GUNTHER’s title win not only solidifies his position as a top champion in WWE but also sets up potential new storylines and rivalries, especially with the ongoing drama within Judgment Day.
Gunther Wins World Heavyweight Title, Finn Balor Betrays Damian Priest
