Gunther is looking forward to WWE SummerSlam.
Gunther is set to challenge Damian Priest for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WWE SummerSlam. Gunther earned his shot by winning the WWE King of the Ring tournament. Priest has been champion since WrestleMania XL Sunday when he cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to defeat Drew McIntyre.
“I am [pleased]," Gunther commented to Gorilla Position when asked about facing Priest. "I heard people were like, ‘Why is Seth [Rollins] not involved, why is Drew not involved, why is Punk not involved? On the other hand, it’s the same people that would complain that there are no new stars built, there are no opportunities for other people than the usual ones. I feel, going into the match with Priest at maybe the second or third biggest PLE in the company, it’s just a testament for management right now, how it’s important to them to feature new faces in those big roles and those big situations, and now it’s up to both of us to step up to it and fulfill the expectations or even over-fulfill them, exceed them. So I’m very happy that it happens that way. From the point of view as a performer, it’s maybe an even bigger challenge than being in the ring with somebody like Seth or Punk or Drew, who’s already a household name. I feel like Priest and I, we’re both on our individual ways of becoming household names, and I’m looking forward to that challenge."
As of now, Gunther is a heavy favorite to defeat Priest at WWE SummerSlam according to BetOnline. Fans can learn more by clicking here.
Elsewhere during the interview, Gunther commented on how Priest has been doing as champion. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
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