Sami Zayn has toppled GUNTHER to become the new Intercontinental Champion.
WWE fans were rejoicing at WrestleMania 40 as the Underdog from the Underground ended the Ring General’s historic reign – the longest in history – in front of a capacity crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. After pep talks from Chad Gable and lifelong friend Kevin Owens, the fan favourite overcame the Austrian bruiser in an instant classic to become a four-time IC Champion. It also marks back to back WrestleMania wins for Sami, who teamed with KO in the night one main event in
Los Angeles last year and beat The Usos to win the Unified WWE Tag Team Titles. His wife was cheering him on from the front row, and veteran commentator Michael was spot on as he hailed it one of the sweetest WrestleMania victories. The childhood sweethearts kissed at ringside, with Sami basking in his moment of glory. SAMI ZAYN DID IT!!! GUNTHER HAS BEEN DETHRONED!!! WE HAVE A NEW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION AT #WrestleMania !!! pic.twitter.com/ecvyi7y3Xh This takes nothing away from GUNTHER, who broke Hall of Famer The Honky Tonk Man’s record and held the title for 666 days. This is a
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