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Why did WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther lose so much weight

The change in The Ring General's appearance is quite evident! Since he arrived in WWE, has been presented as a powerful force. The Austrian superstar's terrific in-ring skills and intimidating presence make him a popular figure in the WWE Universe. The Ring General, who primarily competed on NXT UK, shifted brands earlier this year to join NXT 2.0. He debuted at NXT New Year's Evil, where several people noticed a change in his appearance. He looked a lot slimmer. Moreover, he seemed to move a bit quicker in the ring. My chest hurts thinking about Gunther chops My chest hurts thinking about Gunther chops Why did WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther lose so much weight In an interview with the Intercontinental Champion revealed that the prospect of potentially moving to the main roster inspired him to shed down excess weight. The idea of performing in front of a global mainstream audience made the SmackDown star work more on his body. As per the former Imperium leader, he was initially intrigued by the solid heavyweight wrestlers of Japan, who looked like menacing individuals despite having a plump physique. However, The Ring General realized he needed to evolve his personality with the changing times. The former NXT UK Champion focused on obtaining proper nutrition and maintaining a regular workout schedule to get into better shape. The Austrian star's immense dedication to maintaining a solid physique has impressed many officials backstage.

Gunther captured the Intercontinental Championship on WWE SmackDown

On the latest episode of , Gunther dethroned Ricochet to become the new Intercontinental Champion. The two stars battled in a highly-competitive encounter full of hard-hitting strikes and innovative maneuvers. Ricochet did an impressive job in pushing the challenger to his limits. However, the former Imperium leader was too good for The One and Only to overcome. WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONWWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION It'd be interesting to see how Gunther fares as the new Intercontinental Champion on SmackDown. Not only will The Ring General have to restore the title's prestige, but he will need to do so in the presence of another dominant figure in . Considering the marvelous job he did on NXT UK, fans should expect Gunther to emerge as a legitimate titleholder on the blue brand. Did you know Scott Steiner slapped a pro wrestling legend? Don't believe us? . Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found