On the December 16 episode of WWE SmackDown, Ricochet squared off with Gunther in an Intercontinental Championship match.
Ricochet came up short in the bout, falling victim to the Last Symphony after some brutal chops and a powerbomb.
Speaking to Stephanie Chase, Ricochet reflected on the match.
"I've obviously known him for a long time now, and he's always been great to work with. He still is, he's a great fella, a great human. Except when he gets in the ring. He gets in the ring and he totally changes, he starts chopping me and it really hurts [laughs]. I do enjoy those matches with the Gunthers, Sheamus', Bobby Lashleys, the more physical altercations. I do enjoy those. I don't know if I enjoy more like that or like Santos (Escobar), Humberto (Carrillo), or something like that because they're so different and I like the aspects of both of them. I like the physicality and the brutalness of Sheamus and Gunther, but I like the speed and technique and skills of the other matches. It's hard to pick which one you like more because, as an artist, you just want to create, and anytime you get an opportunity to create something, it's wonderful. I enjoy them, you have to be a little crazy to like it, but when you're out there and the adrenaline is going and it's a battle, two guys battling, you have to be a little crazy," he said.
After losing to Gunther, Ricochet would compete at the same tapings in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight, which aired on the December 23 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Elsewhere during the interview, Ricochet discussed teaming with Braun Strowman and their different styles. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
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