Gunther, known as The Ring General, is gearing up to extend his remarkable tenure as Intercontinental Champion on the upcoming episode of WWE RAW. His opponent will be Chad Gable, and the outcome of this match might just favor the Austrian powerhouse.
In a potentially unexpected twist, Gunther could secure another successful title defense thanks to a potential interference from Maxxine Dupri. The presence of the Alpha Academy star might inadvertently distract Chad Gable, possibly leading to his downfall in his quest for his first singles title win.
Intercontinental Champion @Gunther_AUT will defend against @WWEGable next week on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/Q6VuO3odaC
— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2023
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An additional reason why Gunther might emerge victorious is the setting of the match – a regular episode of RAW. Given Gunther’s historic run with the Intercontinental Championship, WWE may opt to preserve his reign and avoid ending it on free TV.
In his most recent title defense, Gunther faced off against Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam 2023, using a powerbomb to defeat the Scottish Warrior. Speaking of McIntyre, there are speculations that he might be on the brink of a heel turn.
During a recent RAW, McIntyre teamed up with Matt Riddle to take on the Viking Raiders, resulting in a thrilling victory for the duo. Meanwhile, Imperium also made an appearance during the event.
During the latest RAW, Gunther delivered a heel promo that was interrupted by Chad Gable and the rest of the Alpha Academy. Gable challenged Giovanni Vinci to a singles match, which was accepted by the Imperium star. Gable managed to secure a win with a roll-up German Suplex in the subsequent match.
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Following Gable’s victory, Gunther faced off against Otis in a compelling showdown. Ultimately, the Austrian powerhouse emerged victorious by executing a massive powerbomb on the Human Tree Trunk.
However, Gunther’s celebration was abruptly halted when Chad Gable delivered an unexpected German Suplex. As the stage is set for their upcoming match on the next RAW episode, fans eagerly anticipate whether Gunther or Chad Gable will emerge triumphant.
