Let me talk to ya!
Over recent weeks, Gunther has expressed his displeasure with NXT Superstars like LA Knight getting championship opportunities instead of him simply by running their mouth. Responding to The Ring General, Knight issued the challenge to Gunther, claiming to be “Sports-Entertainment, charisma and athletic ability personified.”
At NXT Stand & Deliver the two men faced off in the second last match, with Gunther emerging victorious after hitting a powerbomb on Knight. LA had control for the majority of the bout but got chopped down while on the top rope, and it was at this point that Gunther put the finishing touches on his opponent.
A full rundown of the action can be seen below:
GUNTHER vs. LA Knight
GUNTHER sends Knight to the corner and lands a chop. Knight comes back and trips GUNTHER to the outside, Knight follows out and lays out GUNTHER with a running clothesline. GUNTHER spears Knight against the apron and power-bombs Knight on the apron. GUNTHER gets back in the ring, Knight just beats the referee's 10-count and slides back into the ring. GUNTHER sends Knight to the corner, then another corner and plants Knight with a slam before going for the cover but Knight lifts the shoulders at two. GUNTHER locks-in a double-leg Boston crab then transitions into a cross-face. Knight powers back to his feet, GUNTHER chops him in the chest and tosses Knight to the corner. Knight flips GUNTHER with an over-head slam, GUNTHER counters with a running chop you the chest and looks for a suplex but Knight reverses the momentum and lands one of his own. Knight gets sent over the top rope and onto the apron, GUNTHER comes rushing towards him, eats a spear, Knight comes back in the ring, tosses GUNTHER to the corner and unloads a bevy of kicks. Knight looks for a fallaway slam, GUNTHER slides out, Knight lands a slam and lands a diving elbow. Knight sends GUNTHER to the corner, they both go up top, GUNTHER shoves Knight off, Knight comes running back up and slams GUNTHER off the top, goes for the cover but GUNTHER kicks out! Knight goes for a cutter, GUNTHER tosses him against the ropes, chops Knight in the chest and applies a sleeper hold. Knight gets out and slams GUNTHER, goes for the cover but GUNTHER lifts the shoulders after a two-count. Knight goes up top, GUNTHER follows him up, Knight knocks him back, GUNTHER comes back and sends Knight tumbling off the top before landing a middle rope splash. GUNTHER plants Knight with a power-bomb and gets the 1-2-3 for the win!
Winner - GUNTHER
Off the top rope!!!#StandAndDeliver @LAKnightWWE @Gunther_AUT pic.twitter.com/WbU1i5o2TH
— Stand & Deliver is LIVE on Peacock! (@WWENXT) April 2, 2022
The power of @Gunther_AUT!!#StandAndDeliver @LAKnightWWE pic.twitter.com/89kPcKcWjK
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2022
Keep track of everything happening on NXT Stand & Deliver by checking out Fightful's live coverage. We will also have a post-show review immediately following the event's conclusion.
