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Gunther is an Austrian professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on SmackDown. Known for his dominant presence and technical wrestling style, he is a former two-time World Heavyweight Champion and holds the record for the longest reigning WWE Intercontinental and NXT United Kingdom championships in company history. He previously competed extensively on the European independent circuit and in promotions including wXw, where he was a three-time world champion.

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Gunther — Fact File

Real name
Walter Hahn
Born
August 20, 1987
From
Vienna, Austria
Billed from
Vienna, Austria
Height
6 ft 4 in
Debut
19 November 2005
Trained by
Michael Kovac & Riki Choshu & Tatsuhito Takaiwa & Tomohiro Ishii

Latest Gunther News

GUNTHER vs. Cody Rhodes Headlines WWE SmackDown from Kansas City WWE

GUNTHER vs. Cody Rhodes Headlines WWE SmackDown from Kansas City

 Cody Rhodes Confronts Gunther and Sami Zayn on London SmackDown Ahead of Night of Champions Triple Threat WWE

Cody Rhodes Confronts Gunther and Sami Zayn on London SmackDown Ahead of Night of Champions Triple Threat

 Cody Rhodes, Gunther & Sami Zayn Set to Speak on 6/26 SmackDown Ahead of Night of Champions WWE

Cody Rhodes, Gunther & Sami Zayn Set to Speak on 6/26 SmackDown Ahead of Night of Champions

 WWE SmackDown Taped in London as Night of Champions Go-Home Show; Cody Rhodes, Gunther & Sami Zayn Featured WWE

WWE SmackDown Taped in London as Night of Champions Go-Home Show; Cody Rhodes, Gunther & Sami Zayn Featured

 Seth Rollins Picks GUNTHER as the Biggest Threat in WWE Title Triple Threat at Night of Champions 2026 WWE

Seth Rollins Picks GUNTHER as the Biggest Threat in WWE Title Triple Threat at Night of Champions 2026

 AEW Women’s Champion Thekla Takes Pride in Representing Austria Alongside WWE’s Gunther AEW

AEW Women’s Champion Thekla Takes Pride in Representing Austria Alongside WWE’s Gunther

 AEW Women’s Champion Thekla on GUNTHER: ‘I Don’t Think We’re In Competition At All’ AEW

AEW Women’s Champion Thekla on GUNTHER: ‘I Don’t Think We’re In Competition At All’

 Sami Zayn Publicly Apologizes After Referee Role in Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther SmackDown Title Match Sparks Controversy WWE

Sami Zayn Publicly Apologizes After Referee Role in Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther SmackDown Title Match Sparks Controversy

 Danhausen Eyes Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn as Next Electrocution Targets, Wisely Gives GUNTHER a Pass WWE

Danhausen Eyes Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn as Next Electrocution Targets, Wisely Gives GUNTHER a Pass

 WWE Night of Champions Card Takes Shape: Rhodes vs. Zayn vs. Gunther Headlines Triple-Threat Title Clash WWE

WWE Night of Champions Card Takes Shape: Rhodes vs. Zayn vs. Gunther Headlines Triple-Threat Title Clash
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