The anticipation surrounding Gunther‘s WrestleMania 40 plans has intensified with the unveiling of his challengers for the Intercontinental Championship. For weeks, WWE RAW general manager Adam Pearce has been teasing Gunther‘s next challenger for WrestleMania 40. Pearce has entertained visits from numerous stars vying for consideration as the challenger.
Interestingly, he has dismissed speculation by officially declaring that the contender for Gunther’s title will be determined through a grueling gauntlet match. WWE RAW is gearing up for a high-stakes match on March 11, 2024, setting the stage for a showdown. The winner will secure their spot at WrestleMania 40 against Gunther.
The gauntlet match will feature stars like Ricochet, Chad Gable, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bronson Reed, and JD McDonagh. These competitors are set to engage in an intense showdown next week on WWE RAW. The stakes couldn’t be higher as each competitor fights for an opportunity to dethrone Gunther and etch their name in WrestleMania history.
Possible challengers for Gunther at WWE WrestleMania 40
A gauntlet match is scheduled next week to determine Gunther’s next challenger for WrestleMania 40. Two potential challengers—Sami Zayn and Chad Gable—stand out as possible contenders to win the match and face the ring general at WrestleMania 40.
Fans are familiar with the history between Chad Gable and Gunther. They clashed twice back in August and September. Gable secured a victory over Gunther via countout in their first encounter, marking Gunther’s first main roster loss. This led to an Intercontinental Championship match between them. This time, Gunther retained his title and defeated Chad Gable in front of his family.
Another favored challenger to win this match is Sami Zayn, who has been trying to capture a championship. Last week on RAW, Zayn and Gunther had an intense face-off backstage. Having featured in the main event of WrestleMania last year, Zayn carries significant momentum and is considered a strong contender to challenge Gunther at WrestleMania 40. It will be intriguing to see who emerges victorious in the gauntlet match next week on RAW.
