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\"Gunther\"
Gunther<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Lists:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Wrestlers of 2025 (So Far)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Finishing Moves in Wrestling History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Wrestling Champion In History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Name:<\/strong> Walter Hahn
Ring Name(s):<\/strong> GUNTHER (WWE), WALTER (formerly in NXT UK\/Indies)
Date of Birth:<\/strong> August 20, 1987
Place of Birth:<\/strong> Vienna, Austria
Height:<\/strong> 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight:<\/strong> 250 lbs (113 kg)
Billed From:<\/strong> Vienna, Austria
Debut:<\/strong> 2005 (European independent circuit)
Current Promotion:<\/strong> WWE (Raw brand)
Finishing Move(s):<\/strong> Powerbomb, Lariat, The Last Symphony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Career Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Title\/Accolade<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
WWE Intercontinental Champion<\/strong><\/td>Longest-reigning IC Champion in WWE history (2022\u20132024, 666 days)<\/td><\/tr>
NXT UK Champion<\/strong><\/td>1x, held the title for 870 days (longest reign in modern WWE history)<\/td><\/tr>
WWE Royal Rumble (Finalist)<\/strong><\/td>2023 \u2013 Entered #1, lasted over 70 minutes (record at the time)<\/td><\/tr>
PROGRESS, PWG, WXW World Champion<\/strong><\/td>Top star on the European & American indie circuits<\/td><\/tr>
Wrestling Observer Awards<\/strong><\/td>5\u2605 matches, Best Brawler, Feud of the Year nominations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Career Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GUNTHER (formerly known as WALTER<\/strong>) is a dominant Austrian professional wrestler renowned for his stiff in-ring style<\/strong>, incredible psychology, and unmatched presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He first gained notoriety on the European independent scene, particularly in Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw)<\/a><\/strong> and PROGRESS Wrestling<\/a><\/strong>, where he became known for his brutal chops, classic matches, and no-nonsense attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After signing with WWE<\/a> in 2019, GUNTHER (then WALTER) quickly became the face of NXT UK<\/a><\/strong>, holding the NXT UK Championship for 870 days<\/strong>\u2014the longest reign of any WWE<\/a> titleholder in modern history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, he was renamed GUNTHER<\/strong> and debuted on the WWE<\/a> main roster (SmackDown<\/a>, then Raw). There, he captured the Intercontinental Championship<\/strong> and went on to redefine the title\u2019s prestige<\/strong>, holding it for 666 days<\/strong>\u2014the longest IC title reign of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In-Ring Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GUNTHER is known as a “throwback” wrestler<\/strong> who prioritizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n