Over the last few years fans have seen some of WWE’s biggest names make history with their title reigns. Last year Gunther officially became the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time and he continued to hold the title until he dropped the belt to Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 40.
During a recent appearance on Gorilla Position, Gunther was asked if it was always the plan for him to become the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion in history, and he made it clear that he was never informed of such plans.
“No, not really. It was week by week or match by match and I never got told I was going to hold it for the longest time ever. I don’t know if that was initially the plan. When I became the Intercontinental Champion, it was still under Vince [Vince McMahon]; it wasn’t under Triple H. He came in a little bit later and took over.
The conversation never really happened. I think over time, and how I carried myself as NXT UK Champion before, I think I’m the kind of wrestler that is really made for being a champion, if that makes sense. I’m going to represent it well.“
H/T Fightful
