GUNTHER speaks to Ariel Helwani about his rookie year, WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar

The Intercontinental Champion spoke GUNTHER spoke to Ariel Helwani about life on the main roster over the last year, his stare-down with Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble and what comes next for him after #WrestleMania.
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[@thenotorious3376]

GUNTHER is such a well spoken person and very humble too. He's had an incredible year and here's to many more. That match with Brock needs to happen as well! 🔥

[@seancarletonzero]

SummerSlam: Brock. WrestleMania 40: Cody.

[@kevskikane]

I don't really want to see him face brock. I don't think brock has the passion. He will just want to show up do the job and go home. He should be against someone who is passionate about the business as him to really highlight his ability.

[@zukoo45]

Dream match Gunther vs Johnny gargano

[@warshipsatin8764]

​@@kevskikane lmao what a joke

[@CikosDarkPassenger]

Man, I love this guy. he's so humble and down to earth too.

[@caterpie911]

Except for the part where he cheated on his wife and deserted his family :D

[@bladestormviking]

@@caterpie911 so NONE of that checked out homie, didn't even pass the wikipedia test.

[@jbwkz1313]

Props to Ariel, his interviews are well formatted and brings respectability to wrestling with his interviews. 💯🙌🏼

[@sextonhardcastle1940]

Smart guy, and such a great wrestler. The future is bright for Gunther

[@AJBKO]

Dude is a star, he's unbelievable.

[@starroguex6006]

We’ve only just gotten into the second layer of Gunther’s character. This man is extremely well spoken and patient, barley any Ums or Ughs while he spoke. He also looks like he should be a Hollywood villian, he has acting potential. He absolutely can main event wrestlemania.

[@chtv9673]

What a sweet guy Gunther is. God bless his humble soul, deserves everything he's got so far and even more. Love him.

[@dashkanishka]

GUNTHER is a different person on the interview. In the ring he is this brutal person. Great storytelling man. All the very best for your match at Wrestlemania. Go win.

[@adamasmie]

So soft spoken and yet he can tear your chest with his chops 🔥

[@tthomaselli2]

Gunther seems like a real, genuine & down-to-Earth guy.

[@edlavis]

That's a future world champion right there. Incredible attitude and he's incredible in ring too. He probably has 4 or 5 of the top 10 best WWE/NXT matches in the last 3 years.

[@richardcelaya7361]

He needs to wrestle draganov qgain in wwe. That was incredible

[@edlavis]

@@richardcelaya7361 those Draganov matches are phenomenal. He was great with Tyler Bate, Pete Dunne and Ciampa too, His run in NXT was ludicrously good.

[@miketheheartbreakkidvitale1783]

I've always liked this guy but after listening to how cool calm & collected he's smart well spoken & a guy that I would love to drink some beers with. Now for me he skyrockets straight up near the top of my favorite wrestlers & characters. I hope a lot of other ppl share my thoughts & respect that I just gave him cuz he deserves it tenfold

[@MetalED]

I came here to say this same thing

[@zjdarrah]

I could easily see him becoming a face pretty easily in the future.

[@Cyrribrae]

Ha that's a fantastic interview. His mindset feels so different in so many ways, it really gels with his presentation too. No idea what's next or coming for the man, but he's certainly earned what he's gotten thus far.

[@TheOnlyJuann]

Gunther is so well spoke and such a great wrestler!

[@Bruins09XXX]

Saw his PWG debut at BOLA 2017 in Reseda and it's been so fun to root for Walter/Gunther on his wrestling journey. A great role model for aspiring sports entertainers.

[@phfrixion]

That was against Keith Lee if I remember correctly (?).

[@ziahamm1603]

Seems like a really thoughtful, humble and respectful down to earth guy. Have absolutely no doubt this man will be a bona fide main eventer and multiple time World Champion as long as HHH is in charge of the book.

[@caterpie911]

Except for the part where he cheated on his wife and deserted his family :D

[@ziahamm1603]

@@caterpie911 when did he do that?

[@caterpie911]

@@ziahamm1603 He hooked up with Jinny while in NXT UK. Looks like he took the Bray Wyatt route there lol

[@ziahamm1603]

@@caterpie911 really? I heard his wife and he were already split up when he started dating her. If that's the case and it didn't happen whilst he was with his wife, I don't see the problem?

[@BlakeTimmins]

@@ziahamm1603 he didnt cheat at all he's just spamming hate just ignore him

[@crmunoz88]

Gunther is so awesome! Very grounded and practical mindset. At this pace I'd love to see him in the main event of Wrestlemania next year.

[@TheMrAlgoh]

Gunther needs to break HTM'S 454 day IC title reign record and officially be the new longest reigning IC champ in history and its greatest IC champ of all time!

[@IGORBROON]

Yep very much so, especially given HTM's run was just mostly him counting himself out and winning by DQ over and over again haha that belt deserves a REAL longest reign ever champion and Gunther is him

[@brooklynnomad]

He’ll break it around Sept 6-8.

[@KingSilly]

YEAH!!

[@rubenarriaga3029]

Randy Savage will always be the greatest Intercontinental champion but Gunther will definitely be up there

[@TheMrAlgoh]

@@rubenarriaga3029 Gunther vs Savage would have been awesome.

[@IrishSam123]

What a class act. Wow . This just proves what an unbelievable talent he is. Hope he gets the massive push he deserves.

[@crispycruiser4654]

This guys is eventually going to be a mega babyface. He's extremely humble, down to earth, has an intimidating presence, can put on a slobberknocker, knows how to sell, and honestly his gimmick even as a heel it's not very heelish. He's the ring general trying to restore honor to his great sport. What could pro wrestling fans dislike about that? I personally wouldn't mind if he holds the IC Title for another full year, but I get the feeling Sheamus is winning by pinning McIntyre and Gunther will move onto win MITB and go into the world title picture.

[@jamesaditya5254]

absolutely, honestly the only reason that Imperium are seen as a heel group is because they're matched up mainly against Sheamus and his brutes

[@draftfgc]

Him being a foreigner and not being American will hold him back

[@CMFTR-]

Mannnnn, on screen Gunther is my fav wrestler by a mile. In interviews I love him just as much, I could listen to him speak about the sport all day

[@anasshahid224]

Gunther has become one of the biggest new stars in WWE, so well spoken, humble and incredible in the ring 👏👏👏👏🫡

[@bucketophil]

I could listen to this gentleman tell stories for another hour at least. He deserves all the success.

[@nayanjyotikalita7535]

The calmness Gunther possesses is so soothing. I wish nothing but the best for this man

[@Owen1516]

One of the nicest people I’ve ever met he’s a great person, truly one of the best in the world (top 3) and hopefully will have a world title soon

[@vincentdimurro8246]

Everytime I see GUNTHER in interviews he's such a nice guy I hope he becomes WORLD CHAMPION in the future.

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

Gunther’s presentation to the way he talks to the way he works the guy is awesome I can’t believe it’s his rookie year on the main roster

[@Tr3theVon]

Ariel gotta keep doing these, I love both mma and pro wrestling so him in both genres brings a smile to my face

[@rlboozer56]

Man, this guy is just getting more and more awesome by the day

[@coldbrutalhonesty]

Hands down, the best in-ring wrestler in the business right now. Nobody can match him. Triple H is doing a great job taking care of him.

[@OCFLAboi407]

That's a bit of stretch there. He's amazing, but the BUSINESS stretches well beyond WWE. So that is definitely not the case.

[@Eluarelon]

@@OCFLAboi407 But even then, who's better than him as of right now? Maybe Okada, but that's about it.

[@kaustavkakati1829]

​@@OCFLAboi407 so in your mind whos better? Gunther is arguably the very best in ring wrestler on the planet rn.. By in ring it doesn't mean all the superman who's flying here and there and making stupid faces.. The best professional wrestler in the world rn is Gunther no body even comes close to this man nobody

[@YeTism]

Gunther is a true old school pro wrestler. He would fit in any era

[@lovefist86]

Old school is such a vague term.

[@GabzOlivares]

Amazing interview Ariel!! Gunther it’s so humble and sincere 👌🏻💥

[@MisterKanisterXXX]

Man, I was today years old when I learned that there's an IC champion in WWE (!) from my country, even town. What a great guy! Gemma Gunther!!

[@UncleGo67]

Gunther seems Humble and Sincere. Much Success and long Career Ahead for him. Stead Fast, Great in ring General. Highlight Match

[@SM-cy2xw]

This is the interview I didn’t know I needed (even though I’m a huge Gunther fan). Loved it and I hope we get another one with him at some point !

[@RealSayef]

I have been big fan of GUNTHER since he was in NXT UK. dude is my all time favorite wrestler. (cause i'm 17)

[@starroguex6006]

He is truly incredible. I have gone and watch his early indy work and his matches are all top notch.

[@iokutoax4648]

Gunther is what professional wrestlers should be today, regardless if he is a champ or not, he holds the torch for the future of wrestling

[@tyronedeasis5055]

If Gunther doesn't retain the IC, I'll be very sad. He's so underrated and I totally love the guy ever since his run as NXT UK Champion

[@sicrick234]

This guy is going to the game so much success in this company. This is presence and his ring work itself. It’s just top-tier.

[@theduggs1949]

What a man Humble seems to be genuine person. Know how lucky he is to do his job even though he work so hard to get there. Future world champ for sure.

[@Poppin023]

Got back into WWE cause of the Bloodline. Haven't really seen any other acts. But this interview made me a fan of Gunther. I look forward to watching his match tonight.

[@sofianaftab505]

Gunther is such a good wrestler. I came back to watching wwe since last year and he’s probably the superstar I’ve been impressed with most the way he bought back the IC title

[@david.draper]

Best Intercontinental champion in a long time! I love how he respects the business so much

[@spokoman23]

Wow, nothing but respect for Gunther. Great interview

[@AustinLuff]

Wow I’m an even bigger fan after this interview, that mindset is incredible. What a mensch

[@gavinmyloff2230]

I'm Scottish so I want big drew to win but I'm honestly a massive fan of gunter, he's been a breath of fresh air to the main roster, can't wait to see him vs Brock Lesnar

[@axe2373]

Very quality interview. Gunther is a class act

[@eddiemurphy6031]

Ariel has become a welcome interviewer in the wrestling space. I appreciate his respect, and G/W's poise. Great interview, good length.

[@wmijstudios6384]

He will be the main event for Mania 40. I believe him

[@LongLostYellowRanger]

I love this man!!! Excellent in the ring and in his interviews, he's so soft spoken, especially here! I would love to meet this guy one day! I absolutely adore the Ring General!

[@adz1011]

This guy made me love this art again.

[@DeLaCruz_160]

I’m conflicted. I would love to have him retain but him dropping the belt and then spinning off to Cody vs Gunther storyline would be great. So much so that Gunther could finish that storyline as a face. Maybe they hold it off until next year and have Gunther win the RR.

[@TheMrAlgoh]

He should definitely retain. Once Cody beats Reigns, then Reigns is off to Hollywood and The Bloodline disbands, than that leaves Gunther as its most dominant guy. Drew and Sheamus don't need it now, they can win it after Gunther breaks HTM's 454 day IC title reign record, Gunther is currently on a roll after his RR performance, got to keep up his momentum.

[@jeremymiller2340]

Future WWE heavyweight champion GUNTHER. What a class act!

[@lalegende2746]

This dude has the perfect voice for telling stories around a fireplace.

[@josuemillan1237]

Taking out the nostalgia for guys like Jericho, Honky or the Miz-Dolph feud (which it was only good for one month, remember that his other feuds were with Darren Young and Apollo) but Gunther's IC reign has to be the best of all time, in my opinion the best IC champion of all time, banger after banger, I don't remember an IC champion like this. Maybe Rollins at 2018, but it was a short reign.

[@TV-cx2zw]

I wasn't a fan of gunther and his gimmick at first but his in ring style and skills are really impressive. I think he will be universal champion by end of next year.

[@THEHIMOTHY]

Gunther is absolutely first class as a person & as a wrestler , his future is incredibly bright & cant wait to keep seeing him grow in the WWE .

[@MrVante247]

Dude just became my favorite wrestler. Dude stays in the PRESENT and is focused on this very moment. That speaks volumes among emotional people who worry about things they can't control.

[@clarencegutsy7309]

This is so far the only new talent they've had where I just look at him and know he has "it." Looks like an absolute killer, wrestles a no-nonsense style, and carries himself with physical presence. I think what I like most is how he has his own personality in the ring. A lot of guys in there have a very similar general gameplan they stick to, while a Gunther match manages to stand out on its own which is extremely commendable and fresh.

[@rccomics]

His match with Seamus last year impressed the hell out of me.

[@chilliwraslin2510]

Great conversation! Loved the moment when Ariel was putting him over but GUNTHER was not selling 😆

[@RockNRoIIa_]

Anyone who is still complaining about the name change needs to let it go. Gunther isn't a bad name and he has been treated well on the main roster.

[@TheSportsfreak96]

My first time seeing him in an interview, so well spoken and respectful. Dudes gonna be a star. Cannot wait to see what he does in his career.

[@machoman32supafly]

I really rate gunther! Since he's come to the main roster he's Bern killing it! Wwe champion in the making 👏👏👏🏆

[@Rearnold1987]

Can't wait for this man to be a World Champion.

[@BP2KUNI]

Wow big surprise in this interview. Love this guy beyond the fighter now

[@stephenengstrom5611]

Gunther might steal the show this weekend. This guy is such a great worker in the ring and his promos are tops!

[@BRUK1423]

Love Ariel’s interviews, he brings a legitimacy to the wwe, no thrills or gimmicks

[@courtneytitus7483]

Gunther one of the best wrestlers in the world definitely top 5 . His matches in NXT UK were amazing all success to him well deserved.

[@darksavior1187]

Gunther is one cool dude, with a great mindset. On the IC/US belts not being as significant, I think in addition to historic runs like what Gunther is on, the heavy weight belts being tied to the Bloodline storyline have made the IC/US Championships dramatically more relevant as they are the only singles belts up for grabs so to speak in the WWE currently.

[@crownlessking6436]

I remember watching Walter/Gunther vs. Ilia Dragunov at NXT '21, watching his brutality in the ring and his presentation as an unbreakable force made me an instant fan of him. I wish for this man to become a World Champion next year.

[@TouringFunkBand1]

That match and the empty arena match in October 2020 NXTUK was amazing

[@just_a_guy10]

What a great interview I never knew he was such well spoken, noted I didn’t watch much of NxT when he was there

[@realjosh9944]

He has been booked the same way he’s always been A dominant wrestling god

[@ryanmiller8678]

I pray to God wwe handles him well. I can't wait to see him main event wrestlemania one day. Really excited for him.

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Yeah he definitely winning at mania 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MAYUTHEUNDEAD]

tbh I think they're gonna give it to Sheamus and push Gunther to main event status soon edit: I was wrong!

[@KingJaeTV]

Nuff respect to GUNTHER. Well Spoken. Very Talented. Gonna go far in WWE!

[@nategrant8413]

Such a good in ring wrestler, really a good year for Gunther he really does deserve it, hope he has many more years of success :)

[@jordancrichlow2429]

Respect to Gunther 👏🏾👏🏾

[@SultanKhan-fm6zb]

Such a great, calm and humble guy and what an amazing athlete. Mad respect to him 🙏

[@kenpachizaraki8509]

Keep these interviews going! I love this

[@ForestCityKitty]

Great interview Gunther is one of my favorite wrestlers

[@paulmccloud9395]

Ticks all the boxes for a future world champion. Smart, eloquent, patient, skilled technical as well as being a powerhouse. Could be the face of the company for a number of years if WWE plays it right.

[@DekeRadio]

Gunther is a credit to the wrestling business. Long may he run.

[@aaronrobinson8394]

Maaan he didn’t even break character. He is Gunther which is sick, him saying number 1 was his dream rr is so funny to me

[@frontgamet.v1892]

That's a German brother!! So proud to have German Ancestors.. Great people, great mentality.. Work and perfectionism.

[@dakotamyette]

Gunther is Future hall famer if he keeps on wrestling way he does

[@SlyCarey]

He's quickly become one of my favourites. The future is bright

[@willybubba]

I give this guy 100% of my respect! He HAS made this title feel special. I know that this is indeed, a future HOF.

[@ThizzyWailer]

This dude is a throwback. So great

[@Isacristiine]

Gunther❤❤❤

[@brianclover8709]

This guy's future is very bright in the business! He's an outstanding Intercontinental Champion and a fantastic heel. And now... hearing him speak and "shoot" he could also be an amazing face. Here's hoping for a very long career!

[@NeFlorence]

I can’t believe this dude is supposed to be a Heel. Dude is so softspoken, professional and elegant when talking. I love it though, it’s different than other heels. He respects his opponents, the matches he takes part in, the sport he partakes in. He’s all business. Unlike other heels that are just cocky, he know’s HE IS THAT GOOD and backs it up.

[@chesteradams7423]

It's almost as if wrestling is just a show or something....

[@adammarrs9266]

Gunther is so well spoken and I am excited to see the triple threat match at 'Mania. As much as it would be great to see Drew with some gold again finally after so long and Sheamus win the one title that has escaped him, I do believe Gunther is going to retain and should be the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion to add to his list of records. I do hope he faces off against Brock later on as well, maybe even for the I.C. Title just to do something different for Lesnar, as that was actually the first belt he ever went for back in 2002 when he had a match against Rob Van Dam, that would be very cool to see! Yes I know back then that Brock was nowhere near the level of established main event superstardom or multi-time world champion he is now, but seeing him pursue a midcard title is something we have not seen since the match against RVD. It would be a fun little feud to see, where Gunther and Imperium want to keep the mat sacred by vanquishing an older superstar who has had his time and is stealing the spotlight from younger ones like them who deserve it more, so Brock asks to face Gunther. And in a "screw it, what the hell" moment, Lesnar requests that the I.C. Title be put on the line as well, not just because it was the earliest belt he ever tried to win, but it is also the only one he failed to get at all when he pursued it if that makes sense. What does anyone else think about this???

[@phenominalone6719]

Gunther's in ring work is best but also he is a well spoken person. He'd be great as a main eventer.. I guess if Cody wins then it would be awesome to see Cody vs Gunther

[@ihavetubes]

He gots the look and can speak well, I can see him holding the heavyweight belt someday.

[@NM-hq1io]

Pure wrestling excellence

[@manfredhaha5213]

Great guy. Looking forward to see him back in austria when they have a liveshow here. He will get his hometown- hero pop for sure.

[@cropsey7412]

I hope he remains champion for a very long time and beat the Honky Tonk Man's record. He has brought some much prestige to the IC title and made it relevant.

[@superdrag65]

Really identifying with Gunther’s stoic outlook. Smart dude and a beast in the ring.

[@theiviaster2]

this interview was unexpectedly motivating