Is Gunther The Greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of All Time?

Who is the greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time? Gunther has been making his case as of late. He continued to do that when he retained over Xavier Woods on this week’s Smackdown. Professional wrestling fans often debate who should be considered the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. The title has been held by some of the biggest names in the business, including The Miz, Chris Jericho, Randy Savage, Honky Tonk Man, and more recently, Gunther.

While Gunther's reign is more recent, should not be overlooked. He’s brought a unique style and energy to the title that will always be remembered by fans. He’s had the memorable matches against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. And he’s overall enjoyed an extremely strong reign. Being booked as the clear cut class of the upper-midcard.

I think he has a while to go to be considered the greatest. I think that belongs to Macho Man Randy Savage. He has one of the most memorable matches at Wrestlemania ever and it involved the Title. It also helped elevate him to the main event which is exactly what the Intercontinental should do. If that’s what happens with Gunther it may push him above Savage.

For that reason, the longest reigning single Intercontinental Champion, Honky Tonk Man isn’t the greatest Champion of all time. While he had the longest Title reign, it wouldn’t materialize much past that. The gimmick could only go so far and wasn’t a main event act. The Intercontinental Championship couldn’t help that. It did help wrestlers like Chris Jericho who should be considered. As well as Bret Hart. Honky Tonk Man isn’t in that class in my opinion.

While the late Randy Savage may stand above the rest, Gunther's time as Intercontinental Champion is certainly worthy of being considered among the greatest. Will it end up being the greatest Intercontinental Title reign of all time?

You tell me.

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