In the electric atmosphere of Detroit's Ford Field, SummerSlam was set alight with a feud that had been brewing for the past month. Gunther, WWE's reigning Intercontinental Champion, squared off against the formidable Drew McIntyre. A storyline as rich as the imposing physicality these two men possessed, their showdown at SummerSlam didn't fail to deliver.
It was a match that promised physicality and it did not disappoint. Two men, each with their own vendetta and legacy, collided with a force that echoed the intensity of their previous face-off at WrestleMania 39. The chops, the slams, the dropkicks - each move was a story in itself. And amidst the fiery action, the Claymore by McIntyre had the audience at the edge of their seats, hoping for a change in the title reign. However, Gunther's resilience saw him kick out, shifting the momentum in his favor with a succession of splash, lariat, and the final powerbomb that sealed the deal for the "Ring General.
Gunther's journey to this monumental night began over 400 days ago. Since winning the Intercontinental title belt last June, he has remained an unyielding force. Drew McIntyre might have been absent from WWE's programming for the better part of the year, but upon his return, he made it clear that the title was in his crosshairs. Teaming up with Matt Riddle, they took on Gunther's cohorts from Imperium, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci, in battles that built the anticipation for SummerSlam.