Ridge Holland Reveals Pete Dunne Was Instrumental in Crafting Gunther vs. Sheamus at Clash at the Castle 2022

One of the most celebrated matches of the past several years had a behind-the-scenes architect that fans may not have fully appreciated at the time. Luke Menzies, better known to WWE audiences as Ridge Holland, has revealed that Pete Dunne played a significant role in putting together the Gunther vs. Sheamus Intercontinental Championship match at WWE Clash at the Castle 2022.

The bout, which took place in front of a massive crowd at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, has since been widely praised as an instant classic — a hard-hitting, physical war that helped establish Gunther as one of WWE’s premier performers while reminding the world just how good Sheamus could be at his best. Both the Brawling Brutes, which included Menzies and Dunne alongside Sheamus, and Gunther’s Imperium faction were part of the event’s proceedings.

Menzies’ comments shed new light on Dunne’s contributions beyond what played out on screen. Dunne has long been regarded as one of the sharpest wrestling minds in the industry, a reputation built during his time in NXT UK and WWE’s main roster, but his influence on the creative and structural side of a match of that magnitude speaks to just how valued his input was within the locker room.

The Clash at the Castle 2022 card marked WWE’s return to a large-scale stadium event in the United Kingdom, and the Gunther-Sheamus showdown remains a signature moment from that night. Menzies’ account adds another layer to the story of how that match came together and reinforces that great matches are often a collaborative effort that extends well beyond what the audience sees.