1. Gunther
After 666 days as Intercontinental Champion, Gunther’s run came to a halt at the biggest professional wrestling event of the year, WrestleMania 40. However, this didn’t stop the hard-hitting, power-bombing Austrian superstar. The former NXT champion went on to win King of the Ring this year, which propelled him into a marquee match at SummerSlam. Defeating Damian Priest using questionable tactics, Gunther cemented his name in history by winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.
The “ring general” had no easy task this past weekend in Berlin, Germany. Unlike the last time he defeated Orton, Gunther conquered his challenger without controversy and went on to retain his title. The opportunities are now endless for this dominant champion.
